Description
Fall in love with the rich flavors of Lasagna Soup. This budget-friendly recipe with sweet Italian sausage and a cheesy topping will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings for the perfect fall meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 tsp garlic powder)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 oz ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz pasta (cavatappi, rotini, or your choice)
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function and add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add the sweet Italian sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking it up as it browns.
- Stir in the chopped onion, minced garlic (or garlic powder), dried oregano, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for about 3 minutes until the sausage is fully browned.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot to ensure nothing is stuck.
- Add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and bay leaves. Stir well.
- Lock the Instant Pot lid, set it to the soup setting, and cook for 15 minutes.
- While the soup is cooking, mix ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl.
- After the soup cycle completes, carefully release the pressure, and remove the bay leaves.
- Add the pasta of your choice (e.g., cavatappi or rotini). Lock the Instant Pot lid again and set it to the soup setting for an additional 8 minutes.
- Once the pasta is cooked, serve the soup hot. Top each bowl with a generous dollop of the cheese mixture.
- Enjoy your delicious Instant Pot Lasagna Soup!
Notes
Be cautious when releasing pressure from the Instant Pot, and follow safety guidelines as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 23