Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 hours (LOW)
• Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Soup / Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
• Keywords: lasagna soup, crock pot soup, slow cooker dinner, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into small pieces
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or Italian sausage with diced onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Transfer the meat mixture to the crock pot.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, beef stock, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
6. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in broken lasagna noodles.
7. Cook until noodles are tender.
8. Serve hot with a spoonful of ricotta, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil on top.

Tips & Variations

• Use mini pasta shapes if you prefer easier spoonfuls.
• Add spinach for extra greens and flavor.
• For extra richness, stir a little heavy cream into the broth before serving.

Why This Recipe Works

Slow cooking allows the beef, tomatoes, and herbs to develop deep flavor while the noodles absorb the rich broth. Topping each bowl with ricotta and melted cheese recreates the creamy, cheesy experience of classic baked lasagna.