Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines the rich flavors of classic lasagna into a comforting soup. This one-pot meal features layers of savory ground meat, vibrant tomatoes, and creamy cheeses, all effortlessly cooked in your Instant Pot. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this recipe is quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 2 cups pasta (shells or broken lasagna noodles)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add the ground beef or sausage and cook until browned for about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion becomes translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add pasta and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Secure the lid and set to 'Manual' at high pressure for 5 minutes. Allow a natural release for 5 minutes before quick-releasing any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and stir in cream cheese until melted. Top with shredded mozzarella before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For an extra veggie boost, add spinach or mushrooms. - Swap ground beef for turkey or use plant-based meat alternatives for a healthier option. - Use no-boil lasagna noodles to save prep time.