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No Bake Lasagna

This Quick and Easy no bake lasagna soup is the best recipe for a comforting weeknight meal. The dish is made with ground beef, marinara sauce, basil, and topped with parmesan and ricotta cheese.

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You have 3 ways and options to prepare this recipe. You can prepare it on the stove, in a slow cooker or an Instant Pot pressure cooker. This dish is simple so stovetop is my favorite method.

What Type of Meat to Use

I use organic, grass-finished beef. You can also use ground turkey, ground sausage, ground chicken, or whatever you like.

ground beef, white onions, garlic, and spices in separate bowls

What Type of Pasta to Use

I use standard lasagna, not oven-ready. Oven ready isn’t necessary for this recipe. You can use any type of pasta you wish. If you want to prepare this recipe in the Instant Pot, cook the pasta in the Instant Pot for half of the time noted on the package and subtract one additional minute. Pay close attention to this, especially, if you are using whole wheat pasta.

uncooked lasagna pasta in a glass bowl
cooked lasagna pasta in a bowl

What Type of Marinara to Use

You can use my Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe here or grab any of your favorite store-bought sauce.

marinara sauce and beef broth in separate measuring cups

How to Make No Bake Lasagna Soup

Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  1. Cook the pasta in accordance with the instructions on the pasta package.
  2. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat.
  3. Add ground beef to the Dutch oven or large pot with the onions, garlic, Italian Seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Stir and cook until the beef is no longer pink.
  5. Add in marinara sauce, broth, and pasta noodles. Stir.
  6. Cook on stovetop, Instant Pot, or slow cooker.
  7. Top the soup with ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
collage of 4 photos with ground beef, marinara, and lasagna pasta noodles

How to Store Leftovers

Leftovers can be stored tightly covered and sealed and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.

How to Reheat

This is a great soup for leftovers and reheating. I recommend storing the cooked noodles separate from the soup if you know you want this dish for meal prep and if you want to avoid soggy noodles. This dish can be reheated in the microwave or on the stove.

beef lasagna soup with basil and cheese in a pot
mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta cheese in separate glass bowls

Freezer Tips

You can freeze this soup. I like to use these freezer molds from Amazon. It allows you to freeze the soup in individual portions. Defrost overnight in the fridge.

beef lasagna soup with basil and cheese in a bowl

How to Serve and What to Serve With the Soup

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Pizza Soup

beef lasagna soup with basil and cheese in a bowl

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beef lasagna soup with basil and cheese in a bowl
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5 from 23 votes

No Bake Lasagna (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, Stovetop)

This Quick and Easy lasagna soup is the best recipe for a comforting weeknight meal. The dish is made with ground beef, marinara sauce, basil, and topped with parmesan and ricotta cheese.
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Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Instant Pot lasagna soup, lasagna soup, slow cooker lasagna soup, stovetop lasagna soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 340kcal

Ingredients

  • 6-8 lasagna noodles Broken into smaller pieces. For thick soup use more.
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions I used white onions.
  • 1 pound ground beef Ground turkey, chicken, or sausage can be substituted.
  • 2-3 garlic cloves Minced.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Fresh basil is fine.
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups broth Any broth, beef, chicken, vegetable, etc.

Topping

  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese

Instructions

Stovetop Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in accordance with the instructions on the pasta package.
  • Heat a Dutch oven or large pot on medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground beef to the Dutch oven or large pot with the onions, garlic, Italian Seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste. Break down the ground beef with a meat chopper.
  • Stir and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat from the beef if necessary.
  • Add in the marinara sauce, broth, and cooked pasta to the pot and stir.
  • Adjust the heat to low and place a lid on the pot. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thick and the ingredients are well combined.
  • Top the soup with ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • Cook the ground beef, onions, garlic, Italian Seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste in accordance with the instructions noted above.
  • Add the cooked beef, marinara sauce, and broth to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on High for 3-4 hours or on Low for 7-8 hours. Reserve adding the cooked pasta for once the soup has cooked.
  • Top the soup with ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

Instant Pot Instructions

  • Turn the Instant Pot on the Saute Function.
  • Add the ground beef to the pot with the onions, garlic, Italian Seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste. Break down the ground beef with a meat chopper.
  • Stir and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat from the beef if necessary.
  • Add in the marinara sauce and broth and stir.
  • Add the lasagna noodles to the top. Press down to make sure the noodles are covered in liquid. Add additional broth if needed.
  • Place the lid on the pot and cook for 5 minutes on Manual > Pressure Cooking.
  • When the pot indicates it has finished cooking, quick release the steam.
  • Top the soup with ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

Notes

You can also use ground turkey, ground sausage, or ground chicken in the recipe.
You can thin out thick soup by adding additional broth.
Adjust the servings of cheese to suit your taste. Add more if necessary.
Feel free to break your lasagna noodles down into super small pieces if that’s what you prefer.
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Nutrition (displayed with net carbs)

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g
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5 from 23 votes
Recipe Rating




Mrs. Cr8

Tuesday 31st of October 2023

Made on the stovetop for Halloween! Cooked the noodles fry as you tried with your IG Hamburger Alfredo recipe. The soup is a winner per usual!

staysnatched

Friday 3rd of November 2023

Yay! I'm glad that worked out!

Diane

Sunday 1st of October 2023

looks fabulous. Could I use either penne or rigatoni. Pasta I usually have on hand. thank you

staysnatched

Sunday 1st of October 2023

Sure, you can use whatever you want.

Erin G.

Friday 3rd of March 2023

Just made this soup and it is delightful! I used ground chicken. I used oven ready noodles (oops!) but it was fine! So quick and easy and flavorful, just like all of Brandiโ€™s recipes are!

staysnatched

Monday 6th of March 2023

Glad to hear it!

Joanna

Thursday 16th of February 2023

So easy & so delicious! This will definitely be in our regular meal rotation.

staysnatched

Thursday 16th of February 2023

Glad to hear it will be in the rotation!

Shereece

Saturday 4th of February 2023

Simple, quick, amazing!

staysnatched

Sunday 5th of February 2023

I'm glad you enjoyed it!