Spicy Sausage Lasagna Soup (Crockpot with Ricotta)

Spicy Sausage Lasagna Soup

Turn up the heat on classic comfort food with this Spicy Sausage Lasagna Soup! Made with Italian sausage, red pepper flakes, melty mozzarella, and creamy ricotta, all slow-cooked into a bold, rich tomato broth. This crockpot version is easy, filling, and full of flavor!

Perfect for chilly nights, football Sundays, or when your dinner needs a little kick.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hrs 15 min
Servings: 6 bowls

Ingredients:

• 1 lb spicy Italian sausage (or mild with added red pepper flakes)
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (more to taste)
• 10 oz lasagna noodles, broken
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 cup ricotta cheese (for topping)
• Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Brown the Sausage
   Cook sausage in a skillet with onions and garlic until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Build the Base
   Add sausage mixture to your crockpot with crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
3. Let It Simmer
   Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
4. Add Pasta
   Stir in broken lasagna noodles. Cook on HIGH for 30–40 minutes until noodles are al dente.
5. Cheesy Finish
   Mix in mozzarella and parmesan until melty. Top each bowl with a scoop of ricotta and basil.
6. Serve Hot
   Serve with crusty bread and a cool drink; this one brings the heat!

What to Serve With This Soup:

• Crusty baguette or garlic knots
• Chopped Italian salad
• Roasted veggies like broccolini or bell peppers

Pro Tips:

• Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice level 🌶️
• Swap sausage for ground turkey and add chili flakes
• Ricotta topping balances the heat beautifully

Nutrition Info (Estimated Per Serving):

Serving Size	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber	Sugar
1 bowl	510	28g	36g	28g	3g	6g

Disclaimer:
Nutrition estimates provided for guidance only. Adjust based on your ingredients.

Why This Recipe Works:

Spicy sausage lends this lasagna soup a bold, savory edge that’s perfectly balanced by the creamy ricotta topping. It’s one of those meals that tastes like it took hours, but your crockpot did all the work. A flavorful upgrade to traditional lasagna soup.

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