Description
Hearty instant pot lasagna soup delivers Italian comfort in a single pot. Rich layers of pasta, ground beef, and cheese merge into a satisfying meal packed with robust flavors. Simple ingredients create a quick and delicious dinner you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (28 oz / 793 g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) diced tomatoes
- 8 lasagna noodles
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear: Heat olive oil in Instant Pot and brown ground beef until deeply caramelized, developing rich meaty flavors.
- Aromatics: Add onions and garlic, sautéing until translucent, then incorporate Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to enhance depth of flavor.
- Liquid Composition: Pour beef broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and balsamic vinegar, stirring thoroughly to create a harmonious base.
- Noodle Integration: Break lasagna noodles into rustic pieces, fold into the liquid mixture, and adjust water volume for ideal soupy consistency.
- Pressure Transformation: Lock Instant Pot lid and cook at high pressure for five minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and noodles to reach perfect tenderness.
- Finishing Flourish: Quick-release pressure, let soup rest briefly for thickening, then garnish with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil leaves before serving in warm bowls.
Notes
- Meat Browning Technique: Ensure ground beef is deeply caramelized to unlock maximum flavor complexity, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and achieve even browning.
- Noodle Sizing Strategy: Break lasagna noodles into uneven, bite-sized pieces to create rustic texture and ensure even cooking throughout the soup.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Add ricotta and shredded cheeses just before serving to maintain their creamy texture and prevent over-melting or becoming grainy.
- Dietary Adaptation Tip: For gluten-free version, swap traditional lasagna noodles with gluten-free alternatives or replace with zucchini noodles for a lower-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg