All the flavors of classic lasagna—rich tomato sauce, tender pasta, savory beef, and melty cheese—turned into an easy slow cooker soup.
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1. In a skillet, brown the meat with onions and garlic until no longer pink. Drain fat.
2. Add meat mixture to the slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, paste, broth, and seasonings.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
4. 30 minutes before serving, stir in the broken lasagna noodles.
5. Cover and cook until noodles are tender.
6. Ladle soup into bowls and top with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan.
7. Serve hot with garlic bread or salad.
Add red pepper flakes for spice.
Use veggie broth and mushrooms for a meatless version.
Freeze the base without noodles for longer storage.