Can I substitute the beef?

Absolutely! Italian sausage, turkey, or ground chicken work beautifully.

Can I use a different pasta shape?

Totally—secondary keyword fans rejoice, Crockpot Lasagna Soup works with mafalda, bowties, or even broken spaghetti if you must.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes! Just hold the noodles until the day you serve. Add them during reheating so they don’t turn mushy.

Does this freeze well?

Without the noodles—yes! Freeze the base, then add fresh noodles when reheating.

Crockpot Lasagna Soup: 10 Irresistible Ways to Enjoy It

Description

This cozy Crockpot Lasagna Soup has everything you love about classic lasagna—rich tomato sauce, tender noodles, savory ground beef, and melty cheese—slow-cooked into a warm, comforting bowl of goodness. Easy to make, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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1 lb lean ground beef (85/15)
1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning, divided
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups beef broth
1 jar (24 oz) pasta sauce (such as Rao’s Tomato Basil)
2 tbsp tomato paste
8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Ricotta cheese, for topping
Freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping
Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for topping
Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, break it apart, and season with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning plus salt and pepper. Cook until browned; drain excess fat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook 2–3 minutes, until softened.
Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker. Stir in beef broth, pasta sauce, tomato paste, and remaining ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning.
Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours.
Add the broken lasagna noodles, stir, and cook an additional 30 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
Ladle into bowls and top with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh herbs. Add extra salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes to taste.

Notes

For a thicker soup, use fewer noodles or reduce broth slightly.

For a soupier texture, add extra broth when reheating.

You can substitute ground turkey, Italian sausage, or chicken.

Add noodles right before serving if prepping ahead to prevent over-softening.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 1050 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg