Description
A hearty and satisfying soup that combines the comforting flavors of traditional lasagna, made quickly and easily in an Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (optional)
- 1-1.5 pounds lean ground beef or ground Italian sausage (or ground turkey)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup grated mozzarella
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Turn on the Sauté function on the Instant Pot and heat the olive oil if using.
- Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink (about 7-8 minutes), breaking it up into smaller pieces.
- Discard the excess oil if needed, using tongs and a paper towel to soak it up.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté for a couple more minutes until fragrant.
- Turn off the sauté function and deglaze the bottom of the insert with a small amount of broth.
- Add the remaining broth, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, parsley, onion powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, and dried rosemary.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles, pushing them down into the liquid until just submerged (do not stir).
- Put on the lid, set to sealing, and cook on Manual high pressure for 6 minutes.
- After pressure cooking, quick release the pressure.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar, ricotta, and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle mozzarella on top.
- Set the Instant Pot lid askew on the pot to allow the mozzarella to melt.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add more ricotta when serving or use a splash of cream. This soup freezes well; let it cool before storing in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian