Description
Hearty Instant Pot Lasagna Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending classic Italian flavors with modern convenience. Creamy cheese, tender pasta, and rich marinara create a quick, satisfying meal that will delight hungry families seeking delicious weeknight dinner magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Liquid and Tomato Base:
- 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional, for depth of flavor)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the foundational flavor base by activating the Instant Pot’s sauté function and introducing ground beef into a heated olive oil environment. Brown the meat thoroughly, developing rich caramelized notes.
- Incorporate aromatic companions like diced onions and minced garlic, allowing them to soften and release their fragrant essence. Enhance the mixture with a harmonious blend of Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and subtle red pepper flakes.
- Transform the culinary landscape by introducing liquid components – beef broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Blend these elements into a cohesive, vibrant liquid foundation.
- Fragment lasagna noodles into rustic, uneven pieces, gently dispersing them throughout the liquid mixture. Pour additional water to create ideal moisture balance.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid, ensuring precise pressure seal. Program the device to high-pressure cooking mode for a precise five-minute duration.
- Upon cooking completion, rapidly release accumulated pressure, allowing immediate steam evacuation.
- Gently agitate the soup, permitting natural thickening through residual heat and ingredient interaction.
- Artfully plate the soup, crowning each serving with dollops of creamy ricotta, melodious mozzarella shreds, granulated Parmesan, and delicate fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Perfectly brown ground beef by ensuring the Instant Pot is hot and avoiding overcrowding the pot during sautéing.
- Break lasagna noodles into uniform pieces for consistent cooking and easier eating experience.
- Balance heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes to suit personal spice preferences.
- Customize soup for dietary needs by using ground turkey, gluten-free noodles, or plant-based cheese alternatives for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg