Description
Discover the comforting and hearty Crockpot Lasagna Soup, a delicious and easy slow cooker dinner that captures the flavors of classic lasagna in a warm, savory soup. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines ground meat, pasta, and rich tomato broth, topped with cheesy goodness and fresh herbs for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup shredded ricotta or cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef or Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Add diced onions and minced garlic; cook until fragrant and translucent. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add crushed tomatoes, broth, dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir well, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add broken lasagna noodles to the crockpot. Cover and cook until noodles are tender, about 20-30 minutes.
- Stir in shredded ricotta and mozzarella cheeses and allow to melt into the soup. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or Italian sausage for a healthier option.
- Whole wheat or gluten-free noodles can be substituted for traditional lasagna noodles.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheat thoroughly before serving for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg