Description
This TikTok Lasagna Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that combines all the flavors of classic lasagna in a warm, easy-to-make soup. Featuring ground beef, Italian seasonings, marinara sauce, and broken lasagna noodles, it’s finished with a creamy blend of cottage cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan, along with fresh spinach for added nutrition. Perfect for a cozy meal, this recipe yields about 6 servings and can be made entirely on the stovetop.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lbs lean ground beef
- 1.5 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 jar marinara sauce, Rao’s (24 oz)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (juices included), 14.5 oz
- ¼ cup water
- 10 oz lasagna noodles
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
- ½ cup shaved parmesan
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
Garnish (Optional)
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sauté aromatics: In a large sauce pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until fragrant. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes or until softened and translucent.
- Cook ground beef: Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook for 4-6 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Add seasonings and tomato paste: Mix in 1.5 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon tomato paste. Stir well to coat the beef evenly and allow the flavors to meld for a moment.
- Add liquids and tomatoes: Pour in 4 cups beef broth, 24 ounces marinara sauce, 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juices), and ¼ cup water. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Add lasagna noodles: Break the 10 ounces of lasagna noodles in half and add them to the pot. Make sure noodles are fully submerged in the liquid. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Let it cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Cooking time may vary depending on brand of noodles.
- Incorporate cheeses and spinach: Once noodles are cooked, reduce heat to low and stir in 1 ½ cups cottage cheese, ½ cup shredded mozzarella, ½ cup shaved parmesan, and 1 cup chopped spinach. Allow the spinach to wilt for a few minutes and the cheeses to melt slightly.
- Serve with garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with an optional dollop of ½ cup cottage cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil for a bright, fresh finish. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and keep the soup light.
- Breaking lasagna noodles into smaller pieces helps them cook evenly and fit better in the pot.
- Constantly check noodles during cooking to avoid over-softening.
- Rao’s marinara sauce is recommended for authentic flavor but any good quality marinara will work.
- Spinach can be substituted with kale or other leafy greens if preferred.
- For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with plant-based crumbles and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
