This Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is a comforting, one-pot meal that delivers all the flavors of traditional lasagna in a fraction of the time! Packed with hearty ground beef, aromatic Italian herbs, rich tomato sauce, and tender lasagna noodles, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Topped with creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella, it’s a soul-warming dish your whole family will love.
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for depth of flavor)
- 8 lasagna noodles (broken into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
- Fresh parsley or basil (chopped)
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- 1 Sauté the Aromatics
Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat the olive oil.
Add onions and cook for 2 minutes until soft.
Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, cooking for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- 2 Brown the Meat
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
- 3 Add Tomato Base and Liquids
Stir in tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute to enhance flavor.
Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and balsamic vinegar, stirring well to deglaze the pot.
- 4 Add the Pasta
Break lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pot. Do not stir (to prevent sticking).
- 5 Pressure Cook
Secure the Instant Pot lid and set to Manual (High Pressure) for 6 minutes.
Once done, allow a 10-minute natural pressure release, then quick release the rest.
- 6 Prepare the Cheese Topping
In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and chopped basil.
- 7 Serve and Garnish
Stir the soup, then ladle into bowls.
Top each serving with a spoonful of ricotta mixture and garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The pasta will absorb more liquid, so add extra broth when reheating.
- Freezing: Freeze the soup without the pasta for up to 3 months. Add fresh pasta when reheating.
- Meat Variations: Substitute ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a lighter option.
- Spice Level: Adjust the red pepper flakes for more or less heat.