Pin it A fun and comforting twist on lasagna, served in crispy, edible pizza dough bowls. Perfect for a speedy, family-friendly dinner.
When I first made these bowls, the kids were absolutely thrilled by getting lasagne soup in edible cups. It instantly became a favorite for busy nights when we craved something cozy but playful.
Ingredients
- Refrigerated pizza dough: 1 lb (450 g)
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp, plus extra for brushing
- Garlic powder: 1/2 tsp
- Dried Italian herbs: 1/2 tsp
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Garlic cloves: 2, minced
- Lean ground beef or turkey: 1 lb (450 g)
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/2 tsp
- Dried oregano: 1 tsp
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional): 1/2 tsp
- Crushed tomatoes: 1 can (14 oz/400 g)
- Diced tomatoes: 1 can (14 oz/400 g)
- Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth: 4 cups (1 L)
- Lasagna noodles: 6 uncooked, broken into pieces
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup (100 g), shredded
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup (50 g), grated
- Ricotta cheese: 1/2 cup (120 g)
- Fresh basil: 2 tbsp chopped, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Pizza Crust Bowls:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Divide dough into 4 pieces, roll into balls, flatten into 6-inch (15 cm) circles. Lightly oil outside of 4 oven-safe bowls, drape dough over bowls, brush with oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian herbs. Place bowls upside down on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden. Cool a bit, then gently remove pizza crust bowls.
- Soup Base:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion and sauté 3 to 4 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add meat, salt, pepper, oregano, and red chili flakes. Brown meat, breaking it up, for about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Simmer and Finish:
- Stir in tomatoes and broth, bring to simmer. Add broken lasagna noodles, cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring, until tender. Mix in mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil. Adjust seasoning. Ladle soup into pizza crust bowls, top with a dollop of ricotta and more basil. Serve hot.
Pin it We often make this meal for movie night at home. Everyone loves breaking their bowl and scooping out the cheesy soup together.
Required Tools
Oven, 4 oven-safe bowls, baking sheet, large pot, and a sturdy wooden spoon are essential for this recipe.
Allergen Information
Contains gluten and dairy. Double-check ingredients if you are sensitive to eggs or other allergens.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides about 630 calories, 23 g fat, 67 g carbohydrates, and 38 g protein.
Pin it Serve immediately for the crispiest bowls & the most comforting soup experience. Leftovers can be stored separately and reheated for another cozy meal.