Save A fun and comforting twist on lasagna, served in crispy, edible pizza dough bowls. Perfect for a speedy, family-friendly dinner.
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When I first made these lasagne soup pizza crust bowls, my kids were delighted to eat soup out of their own crunchy bowl. It was fun watching them scoop up the cheesy soup and break off pieces of dough as they ate.
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Ingredients
- Refrigerated pizza dough: 1 lb (450 g)
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp, plus more for brushing
- Garlic powder: 1/2 tsp
- Dried Italian herbs: 1/2 tsp
- Medium onion: 1, 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: 1/2 tsp (optional)
- 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)
- Uncooked lasagna noodles: 6, broken into pieces
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: 1 cup (100 g)
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup (50 g)
- Ricotta cheese: 1/2 cup (120 g)
- Chopped fresh basil: 2 tbsp (plus more for garnish)
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Instructions
- Prepare oven and bowls:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Divide pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball, then flatten and stretch to about 6-inch (15 cm) circles.
- Shape crust bowls:
- Lightly oil the outside of 4 oven-safe bowls. Drape each dough circle over a bowl and press gently to shape. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian herbs.
- Bake crust bowls:
- Place bowls upside down on a baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool slightly and carefully remove the pizza crust bowls.
- Make lasagne soup:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Brown meat:
- Add ground beef or turkey, salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes. Brown the meat, breaking it up, for 5–6 minutes.
- Simmer soup:
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook noodles:
- Add broken lasagna noodles. Simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
- Add cheese and basil:
- Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan and basil. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve:
- Ladle hot lasagne soup into pizza crust bowls. Top each with ricotta and extra basil. Serve immediately.
Save We laughed around the table as everyone picked up their edible bowl and enjoyed every last bite. Sharing these pizza crust bowls is now a favorite family dinner tradition.
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Required Tools
Oven, 4 oven-safe bowls, baking sheet, large pot, wooden spoon
Allergen Information
Contains gluten in the pizza dough and lasagna noodles, and dairy in mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta. Some doughs or cheeses may contain egg. Always double-check store-bought ingredients.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 630 Protein: 38 g Fat: 23 g Carbohydrates: 67 g (per serving)
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Lasagne soup pizza crust bowls are cozy comfort in a crunchy bowl. Everyone gets a hearty meal and a fun way to enjoy it—smiles guaranteed.
Recipe FAQ
- → Can I make the pizza crust bowls ahead?
Yes, bake the pizza dough bowls in advance and store in an airtight container. Reheat briefly before serving for maximum crispness.
- → How do I make this vegetarian?
Omit the ground meat and use plant-based crumbles or extra vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach for added flavor.
- → Can I use store-bought pizza dough?
Yes, refrigerated or fresh pizza dough works well. Let dough come to room temperature before shaping for easier handling.
- → What type of bowls should I use for baking?
Choose oven-safe bowls with a smooth, rounded exterior to shape the dough and ensure easy removal after baking.
- → Are there gluten-free options available?
Use gluten-free pizza dough and lasagna noodles to accommodate dietary restrictions. Check product labels for allergens.
- → How do I serve and garnish?
Ladle hot lasagne soup into each bowl, top with ricotta, fresh basil, and extra cheese for a flavorful finish.
