Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is a comforting dish that captures all the flavors of traditional lasagna in a quick and easy format. This hearty soup combines rich ground meat, vibrant tomatoes, cheesy goodness, and tender noodles, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights. With minimal prep time and customizable ingredients, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Gather around the table and enjoy this delightful bowl of warmth that satisfies both the heart and the taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add ground beef or sausage and chopped onion; cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add fire-roasted diced tomatoes and beef broth; scrape any brown bits from the pot.
- Mix in broken lasagna noodles and sprinkle with dried Italian herbs.
- Secure the lid, set the valve to 'Sealing,' and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Carefully release pressure when done. Stir in ricotta cheese and top with mozzarella; let it melt before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, incorporate spinach or zucchini. - Experiment with different cheeses like provolone or parmesan for varied flavors. - If you prefer a vegetarian option, replace meat with lentils or plant-based protein.