Description
A comforting and flavorful slow cooker lasagna soup that’s perfect for busy weeknights, filled with wholesome ingredients and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can diced tomatoes (28-ounce can)
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients. Start by chopping your onions and garlic, readying your beef for browning.
- In your slow cooker, brown your ground beef along with the onion and garlic until fragrant, creating a savory base.
- Layer in the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine, allowing the herbs to mingle and infuse the meat with flavor.
- Add the lasagna noodles; break them into pieces to fit snugly into the pot. Don’t worry about precision—rustic is the way to go!
- Cover the slow cooker and set the temperature. Let it cook on low for 360 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Thirty minutes before serving, add the ricotta cheese and stir until incorporated, creating a creamy texture that brings it all together.
- Serve in bowls, optionally topped with cheese, and enjoy. Watching everyone dig in is truly the best part!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap in lentils or mushrooms instead of ground beef. Add fresh herbs like parsley or oregano just before serving for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian