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.
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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.
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.
What Type of Marinara to Use
You can use my Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe here or grab any of your favorite store-bought sauce.
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.
- Cook the pasta in accordance with the instructions on the pasta package.
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef to the Dutch oven or large pot with the onions, garlic, Italian Seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Stir and cook until the beef is no longer pink.
- Add in marinara sauce, broth, and pasta noodles. Stir.
- Cook on stovetop, Instant Pot, or slow cooker.
- Top the soup with ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
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.
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.
How to Serve and What to Serve With the Soup
Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Homemade Classic Southern Cornbread
More Soup Recipes
Chicken Lasagna Soup
Autumn Butternut Squash Soup
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Slow Cooker Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup
Slow Cooker Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Soup
Roasted Poblano Soup
Pizza Soup
More Pasta Recipes
Chicken Spaghetti
Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Cheesy Taco Pasta
Air Fryer Ravioli
Lemon Chicken Pasta
No Bake Lasagna (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, Stovetop)
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 6-8 lasagna noodles Broken into smaller pieces. For thick soup use more.
- ½ 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 ½ teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- ½ 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
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ 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
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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Brenda says
I don't care how hot it is outside this recipe is for every season. I can eat great food in any season and this recipe delivers! None made it to the freezer but I will be making it again.
staysnatched says
I’m glad to hear you will make it again!
Jacqueline says
Love this recipe! My house gets so hot if the oven is on in the summer, who said you can’t have lasagna with no oven, Brandi did! It was a hit.
staysnatched says
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Monica R says
Another winner from Brandi! This was way less steps than a regular lasagna, but still had great flavor. Everyone loved it!
staysnatched says
I'm glad everyone enjoyed it!
Cassie says
As soon as a saw this I new I had to make it! I love her chicken lasagna soup so much. This one is also delicious! I made it low carb by using heart of palm pasta instead of regular. Will be making this all fall season. It was a huge hit in my house.
staysnatched says
I’m glad you enjoy them!
Julie says
Yum!! Made this on the stove and ended up doing it in one pot! Added a little extra chicken stock and diced tomatoes and cooked the noodles in the sauce. SO GOOD!
A. G. says
This was a hit per usual! This is one of my favorite foods that I never thought to make into a soup. I substituted beef for turkey Italian sausage and it was so flavorful! Easy to make
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Jill says
This soup was so easy. The leftovers for lunch were sooooo good. I will be saving for busy nights and for food prep for lunches.
staysnatched says
Perfect for that!
Liz M says
This recipe was easy to make and delicious. I used no boil noodles because I was in a hurry. I love that it came together quickly and was a perfect weeknight meal. Thanks so much!!
staysnatched says
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Sandra says
This recipe is delicious. My kids loved it. Thank you for sharing your great recipes!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Ty says
Quick, easy and DELICIOUS! I have been looking forward to this meal all day and it gave everything it was supposed to give. I used Italian sausage and loved it!
staysnatched says
Sounds so good!
Nek C says
Thoroughly enjoyed this recipe. I’m not a fan of lasagna for whatever reason, but this made my taste buds happy and a great alternative to the traditional oven recipe.
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Sabrina B says
Finally made this tonight and it was everything I imagined. Chefs kiss to Brandi for another incredible recipe!
staysnatched says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Robin says
It was a hit and it's on my rotating list of meals! Thank you
staysnatched says
I’m glad it was a hit!
K. Sam says
Love this recipe. Super easy & delicious. Adding to rotation especially for the colder months 😋
staysnatched says
Glad to hear it!
JANELLE says
made this today! love it
staysnatched says
So glad to hear it!
Ashley says
This recipe is everything! Easy to prepare, delicious, kid friendly, perfect leftovers, you name it! Another great recipe Brandi!
staysnatched says
Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed it!
Karen Bernhardt says
Made this on the stove top - super easy and equally delicious. Definitely recommend crunching the noodles smaller than you think, because they're tougher to catch on a spoon when big and floppy.
staysnatched says
Exactly! That's why I have that commentary in the notes for the recipe.
A.G. says
Lasagna is one of my favorites! Making it into a soup was something I never considered. I substituted ground turkey and Turkey Italian sausage and it is delicious!
staysnatched says
I'm so glad you tried it!
Chris says
I’ve been wanting to try this for a while, and finally did. Very good! Thank you!
staysnatched says
You're welcome!
Monique says
Made this lasagna soup today and it was perfection. I did the stovetop method, used ground turkey, and brown rice lasagna noodles. Tasty, quick, and easy! And I ain’t have to cook dinner for the next couple of days. Thanks Brandi!
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Lee says
Made this tonight with ground turkey and my favorite jarred marinara sauce. So good! Quick and easy and no guilt.
staysnatched says
Glad to hear it!
Shereece says
Simple, quick, amazing!
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Joanna says
So easy & so delicious! This will definitely be in our regular meal rotation.
staysnatched says
Glad to hear it will be in the rotation!
Erin G. says
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 Brandi’s recipes are!
staysnatched says
Glad to hear it!
Diane says
looks fabulous. Could I use either penne or rigatoni. Pasta I usually have on hand. thank you
staysnatched says
Sure, you can use whatever you want.
Mrs. Cr8 says
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 says
Yay! I'm glad that worked out!