This creamy Instant Pot lasagna soup is an easy, one-pot recipe that’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for dinner on a cold night!
If you love classic lasagna but want an easier way to enjoy its rich, comforting flavors, this Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is for you! This pressure cooker soup recipe has all the goodness of traditional lasagna—savory tomato broth, ground beef, tender pasta, and creamy cheese—but without the layering and baking. Perfect for cozy dinners at home, this one-pot meal is a quick and easy dinner your whole family will love!
Making lasagna soup in the Instant Pot is a game-changer! The pressure cooker infuses the flavors quickly, making it taste like it’s been simmering all day. Plus, this one-pot meal is lower in calories, carbs, and fat compared to traditional lasagna. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want a hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
One of the best things about this lasagna soup is that it’s completely customizable! You can swap out the ground beef for Italian sausage or turkey, use gluten-free noodles, or add extra veggies for a nutritious boost. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping, and you’ve got a complete meal that’s great for leftovers or freezer-friendly meal prep!
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Why We Love This Lasagna Soup in Instant Pot Recipe
- It tastes like traditional lasagna without the work
Your whole family will love this easy soup recipe that tastes like you spent all day cooking it. It has all the goodness of traditional lasagna in soup form which is perfect for cozy dinners at home. It has all the classic lasagna flavors—tomato sauce, ground beef, garlic, Italian seasoning, and cheese—but it’s made in a fraction of the time, with no layering required. - Quick & easy one-pot meal
Thanks to the pressure cooking, it is ready in minutes. Plus, this pressure cooker soup recipe is lower in calories, carbs, and fat. Make this perfect weeknight lasagna soup for dinner tonight. Thanks to the Instant Pot, this soup is ready in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner. Plus, there’s only one pot to clean! Lasagna soup is one of our all-time favorite comfort foods. This creamy, dreamy Instant Pot lasagna soup recipe is hearty, filling, and so easy to make. It is the perfect family dinner for busy weeknights. - Freezer-Friendly & Great for Leftovers
Make a big batch and freeze portions for a quick dinner on busy nights. This soup reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day! Serve it with some crusty bread for dipping and you have a complete meal.
One of the things I like best about the Instant Pot is it’s just one pot. It turns almost any meal into a one-pot meal. And, that means clean up is effortless and minimal.
I’ve been writing about the Instant Pot for a while now. Have you seen my tutorials on How to Use the Instant Pot and How to start Instant Pot?
It’s one of my most used kitchen appliances, especially in the summer. I just love cooking in my Instant Pot.
Even after years, I’m still amazed at how well it performs.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Italian sausage – Either hot or mild. If you prefer ground beef, that’ll work too.
- Lasagna noodles – For the best results, don’t use gluten-free pasta.
- Ricotta cheese – Cottage cheese is a budget-friendly substitute for ricotta.
Recipe Variations
- To make this a vegetarian or vegan lasagna soup recipe, use Impossible ground beef or Beyond crumbles in place of the sausage. You can also omit the meat altogether.
- Add some chopped zucchini or squash to the mix. It’s a great way to sneak in some extra nutrition.
- Use ground chicken or ground turkey sausage instead of beef or pork sausage.
- Add a can of corn, drained.
Equipment Used in Our Recipe
- Instant pot (Pressure Cooker)
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
Cooking Pasta in the Instant Pot
Thanks to a short cooking cycle, the pasta is cooked right in with the soup. And, it doesn’t come out soggy.
You can easily make substitutions or additions to this Instant Pot recipe.
For example, sneak in some hidden veggies like chopped zucchini or squash. Picky eaters and your kids will never even notice. And, don’t be afraid of using chicken or turkey sausage.
How to Make Lasagna Soup in Instant Pot
Brown the meat. Start with your Instant Pot in the saute mode. Brown the ground beef or sausage, onions, and bell pepper. This takes about 5 minutes.
Add the ingredients. Add the garlic and stir, sautéing until fragrant.
Then, everything but the cheese goes into the Instant Pot. Add the tomatoes and sauce, broth, water, seasonings, and pasta.
🎯 TFN Pro Tip
To speed things up, preheat your water and the broth in a microwave oven until they are hot. I do this while the sausage and onions mixture is browning. It allows the Instant Pot to come to pressure faster.
Pressure cook the lasagna soup. Secure the lid, twist the pressure release valve, and set it at high pressure for 4 minutes.
Let the lasagna soup naturally release for at least 10 minutes before doing a quick release. After it’s safe to open, lift the lid away from you to avoid the steam.
Ready to serve. Drop in the ricotta cheese and stir to let it melt. Top with parmesan cheese, then serve.
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Stir in a cup of spinach or kale when you add the ricotta cheese.
- Top with crispy bacon bits or fried sage leaves.
- Add some spice with a pinch of crushed roasted red pepper flakes.
Serving Suggestions
Of course, you can eat this one-pot lasagna soup as is. But, it’s even better with some crusty bread or some bite-size pieces of garlic bread on sourdough on the side. It’s delicious for dunking crusty bread into. We recommend French bread or sourdough bread recipe no yeast.
You may also add extra mozzarella cheese or a dollop of ricotta cheese on top, garnish with some fresh basil or fresh parsley.
For a cozy, comforting meal, enjoy this soup with a glass of red wine, like Chianti or Cabernet Sauvignon. If you’re looking for a family-friendly option, serve it with sparkling water with lemon or a warm mug of homemade apple cider.
Finish off your meal with an Italian-inspired dessert like tiramisu, cannoli, or panna cotta for the perfect sweet ending!
Creamy Lasagna Soup Recipe FAQs
Leftover lasagna soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through. You may need to add a splash of water or broth to thin it out if it’s too thick.
Yes! If you don’t have lasagna noodles, use penne, rotini, or mafaldine. Adjust the cooking time based on the pasta type.
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Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage or lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 16 ounces tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth or stock
- 2 cups water (using hot water helps the Instant Pot come to pressure faster)
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles broken into chunks (for best results, don't use gluten-free pasta)
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Using the “sauté” mode on the Instant Pot, add sausage and onion. Cook, stirring frequently until sausage is cooked through and onion is soft. About 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté, stirring, for about 1 minute.
- The add tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, water, seasonings, and broken noodles. Gently stir together. Do not fill the instant pot past the “max” line.
- Secure the lid of the Instant pot and seal the pressure valve.
- Press the “manual” button with “high pressure” and set time for 4 minutes.
- Once pressure cycle is done, let it sit for ten minutes with a natural pressure release. After ten minutes, twist the steam valve to “vent” and allow it to quickly release pressure.
- Carefully open instant pot. Drop in the ricotta cheese into the soup and let it melt in as you stir.
- Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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Courtney says
this is tasty!
Patricia Coderre says
How many lasagna noodles do I use. I do not have a weigh scale for oz
Thank you
Renae says
It’s about 1/2 a box or package of pasta (which is usually 16 ounces, but can vary according the brand).
Marilyn a Widman says
In the photo for IP lasagna you show mozzarella cheese but it is not listed in the directions…. could you clear that up??
Renae says
I’m so glad you pointed that out to me! I just realized the ingredients photo is actually for my Instant Pot Easy Lasagna. There is no mozzarella cheese in this soup.