Crock Pot Lasagna Soup

Name: Crock Pot Lasagna Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef or Italian sausage (450 g, or ½ + ½); 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 0.25–0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste); 1.5 tsp kosher salt, divided (plus more to taste); 0.5 tsp black pepper; 4 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth (960 ml); 3 cups marinara sauce (24 oz/680 g); 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz/410 g); 8 oz broken lasagna noodles or mini mafalda (225 g); 0.25–0.5 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional); 0.75 cup ricotta, for serving; 1 cup shredded mozzarella, for serving; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan, for serving; fresh basil, chopped (garnish); 1 bay leaf (optional)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:6h

Slow-cooker lasagna, no layering required. A savory tomato-garlic broth with tender pasta and a creamy ricotta finish—weeknight-easy, with tortellini and creamy variations.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:19:52 GMT