One-Pan Budget Lasagna Soup
One-Pan Budget Lasagna Soup delivers cozy, cheesy flavor in 30 minutes with pantry staples, tender noodles, and ricotta swirls for about $2.65 per serving.
This one-pan lasagna soup gives you the same cozy tomato, meat, and cheese vibe as baked lasagna without the layering, baking, or big cleanup. It is built from affordable pantry items and a few fridge staples, so it fits busy weeknights and tight grocery budgets.
Using ground turkey keeps the cost and cook time down while still making the soup filling. Broken lasagna noodles cook right in the broth, and the ricotta-mozzarella topping makes each bowl taste like comfort food.
For the best leftovers, keep extra broth nearby and stir in a splash when reheating. The noodles soak up liquid overnight, so a little extra broth brings it back to a perfect, spoonable texture.
One-Pan Budget Lasagna Soup
One-Pan Budget Lasagna Soup delivers cozy, cheesy flavor in 30 minutes with pantry staples, tender noodles, and ricotta swirls for about $2.65 per serving.
Editorial score based on test-kitchen reliability, flavor balance, and budget value.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 6 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 2 cups baby spinach
Cheese Topping
- 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Cook onion for 3 minutes, then stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- 2
Add ground turkey, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Break up the meat and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour in marinara and broth, then bring to a simmer. Add broken lasagna noodles and cook uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often.
- 4
Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute until wilted. Ladle into bowls and top each serving with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
430 kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
34g
Carbs
19g
Fat
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make lasagna soup ahead for meal prep?▾
Yes. Keep the soup base and noodles together for up to 4 days, but expect it to thicken in the fridge. Add a splash of broth or water when reheating to loosen it back up.
How do I keep lasagna soup noodles from getting mushy?▾
Cook the noodles just until tender and avoid over-simmering. For the best leftover texture, you can cook noodles separately and add them to each bowl right before serving.
Can I freeze this soup?▾
You can freeze it, but texture is best if you freeze the broth-and-meat base without noodles. Add freshly cooked noodles after reheating for a better bite.
HomeMealHacks Team
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