A comforting and hearty soup that combines all the classic flavors of traditional lasagna, perfect for cozy dinners.
Author:info-lunarecipezgmail-com
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:240 minutes
Total Time:255 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Slow Cooking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:None
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-size pieces
2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
Brown the meat: In a skillet, cook the ground beef with the diced onion over medium-high heat until the meat is browned. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Build the crockpot: Add the browned meat mixture to your slow cooker. Stir in the salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, and tomato paste until well mixed.
Cook low and slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on the LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours or on the HIGH setting for 2 to 3 hours.
Add the noodles: About 30 to 45 minutes before the end of the cooking time, gently stir in the broken lasagna noodles. Cover and cook until the noodles are tender.
Optional greens: If adding fresh spinach, stir it in during the last 5 minutes of cooking to allow it to wilt.
Serve and enjoy: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan, garnishing with parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove.