This hearty sausage, beef, and lasagna noodle soup is the kind of comforting meal that makes the whole kitchen smell amazing. It combines savory Italian sausage, seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, pasta sauce, tender carrots, spinach, and broken lasagna noodles in a rich, flavorful broth.
It has all the cozy flavors of lasagna, but in an easy one-pot soup!
Ingredients
2 large Italian sausages, casings removed
1 lb ground beef
1 large can diced tomatoes
1 container beef broth
1 jar pasta sauce
4 carrots, chopped
2–3 large handfuls fresh spinach
6–8 lasagna noodles, broken into smaller pieces
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp chili flakes, or to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1–2 cloves garlic, minced, optional
½ cup water, if needed
Instructions
1. Brown the meat
Remove the casings from the sausages and cut or crumble the meat into small pieces.
Place the sausage and ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking the meat apart as it cooks.
Drain excess grease if necessary.
2. Add the vegetables and tomatoes
Add the chopped carrots and minced garlic, if using. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
Pour in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and pasta sauce. Stir everything together.
3. Season the soup
Add Italian seasoning, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt to taste.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes so the flavors can come together.
4. Add the lasagna noodles
Break the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and add them directly to the pot.
Simmer until the noodles are tender, stirring occasionally so they don’t stick together.
5. Add the spinach
Stir in the fresh spinach during the final few minutes of cooking. It will quickly wilt into the hot soup.
If the soup becomes too thick, add a little more beef broth or water until you reach your preferred consistency.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this soup piping hot with:
Grated Parmesan cheese
Shredded mozzarella
Crusty garlic bread
A simple green salad
Fresh parsley or basil
A sprinkle of Parmesan on top makes it especially delicious.
Helpful Tips
Don’t overcook the noodles: Lasagna noodles continue absorbing broth as the soup sits, so cook them just until tender.
Adjust the spice: Add more or less chili flakes depending on how spicy you like your soup.
Make it extra creamy: For a lasagna-inspired twist, stir in a few spoonfuls of ricotta or cream cheese just before serving.
For leftovers: Store the cooled soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The noodles will absorb more liquid overnight, so add a splash of broth when reheating.
Why You’ll Love This Soup
This recipe brings together everything you love about a comforting pasta dinner in a simple bowl of soup. The combination of sausage and ground beef gives the broth plenty of savory flavor, while tomatoes and pasta sauce provide a rich base. Carrots add sweetness, spinach adds color, and broken lasagna noodles make every spoonful satisfying.
It is warm, hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy family dinner. 🍲❤️
