Lasagna in a Bowl

I just made this for dinner last night and as it touched my tongue I knew it was a keeper! The original recipe was found through Pinterest from this amazing blog. I of course altered the recipe a bit to fit my liking (and my pantry), but it was an instant hit and it's definitely comfort food. I'm so thankful for creative people and the endless blogs available to find recipes like this!

AND This is super easy as I only had to use one pot. Any recipe that can be made in one pot is a winner for me, but especially when it's delicious. Honestly, I think it tasted even better today as left overs.

I've always loved a good lasagna but was intimidated by the assembly of it all. This recipe is simple and hits the spot for me. I hope you all enjoy it, too! 

One Pot Lasagna Soup

1 lb ground beef

1 onion, diced

2-4 tsp minced garlic (or 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced)

1 jar favorite spaghetti sauce 

6 C chicken stock (homemade or boxed - I used both)

1 - 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

2 Tbs tomato paste

2 tsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried parsley

1 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (or red pepper flakes)

1 bay leaf

1 tsp sugar

pinch of salt

10 (or more) lasagna noodles (broken up) or whatever noodle you prefer. I used 14 manicotti noodles broken into pieces because that's what I had in my pantry. 

Heavy cream (1/4 C or more)

Mozzarella Cheese

Ricotta Cheese

Brown the ground beef with the diced onion, the onion will turn translucent. Add the garlic and spices. I did not drain the fat, but I was using a leaner ground beef and I like the added flavor from the fat. 

Add the spaghetti sauce, chicken stock, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and if you prefer, sugar. Stir and add noodles. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes. Add heavy cream to desired taste. Stir, then add cheese. I only used mozzarella and garnished individual dishes, but you can add the cheese right to the pot.

All assembled just need to boil

This was before any cheese was added. And today the leftovers were even thicker, but fantastic!

I attempted to leave the sugar out, but because of the acidity of the tomatoes I felt it did need a little bit.