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Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup combines the comforting flavors of classic lasagna with the hearty, brothy texture of a soup. It features cooked pasta, rich tomato sauce, melted cheese, and fragrant herbs, resulting in a steaming bowl with a thick, flavorful broth and gooey cheese topping. The dish is based on stovetop simmering, spaghetti cooking, and cheese melting to create a cozy, layered look and taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pasta (penne or rotini) uncooked
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Ladles

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tbsp olive oil
  2. Add the marinara sauce to the pot and stir in the dried oregano, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is heated through and starting to simmer.
    2 cups marinara sauce, 1 tsp dried oregano
  3. Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
    4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  4. Add the uncooked pasta to the boiling broth, stirring to prevent sticking. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
    1 lb pasta (penne or rotini)
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, stir in salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasonings as needed.
    1 lb pasta (penne or rotini)
  6. Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top of the soup, allowing the cheese to melt and become gooey.
    1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  7. Allow the cheese to bubble and melt, about 2-3 minutes, creating a cheesy, bubbling topping.
  8. Stir gently to incorporate some of the melted cheese into the broth, then turn off the heat.
  9. Ladle the hot, cheesy lasagna soup into bowls and serve immediately, enjoying the combination of rich tomato broth and gooey cheese in each spoonful.

Notes

For extra flavor, add cooked ground beef or Italian sausage. You can also top with fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.