Everything you love about lasagna–all in one bowl of soup! This is exactly the kind of recipe I love in the Instant Pot (get yours here: https://amzn.to/2QlkaDf). It makes quick work of this delicious soup, building loads of flavor in only 30 minutes!
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In this recipe, the noodles cook directly in the soup base, soaking up all the delicious herbs and spices. Tender beef and hearty sausage are paired with a delicious tomato broth and a dollop of mixed cheeses at the end perfects that true lasagna flavor.
And did we mention this is a one-pot meal? Having a dinner that comes together fast is only half the battle if it dirties every dish in the kitchen. This one-pot wonder is not only fast to prepare, it’s a snap to clean up.
You will love this perfect weeknight dinner!
This one-pot wonder is not only fast to prepare, it’s a snap to clean up.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 lb ground beef, preferably 93% or leaner
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 14.5 oz cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 3 cups broth, warmed
- 8 oz uncooked campanelle noodles (or lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces)
Cheese Mixture:
- 3/4 cup ricotta
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
To Finish:
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, cut into ribbons
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 lb ground beef, preferably 93% or leaner
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 14.5 oz cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 3 cups broth, warmed
- 8 oz uncooked campanelle noodles (or lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces)
Cheese Mixture:
- 3/4 cup ricotta
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
To Finish:
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, cut into ribbons
Instructions:
- Using the display panel select the SAUTE function and adjust to MORE. Add sausage, ground beef, onions and garlic to the Instant Pot.
- Brown the meat until no pink remains, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat into small pieces. Drain and discard liquids.
- Add thyme, oregano, rosemary, bay leaf, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce and warmed broth and stir.
- Add pasta. Do not stir, but ensure all pasta is submerged.
- Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
- Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 5 minutes. (If using lasagna noodles, check the cook time on the package and divide it by two and round up to the next whole minute to get to the correct cooking time. )
- When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix Cheese Mixture ingredients.
- Ladle soup into serving bowl, top with 1 – 2 tbsp of shredded mozzarella and a dollop of the cheese mixture. Garnish with basil ribbons.
*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.
