Description
A delightful twist on classic lasagna, combining creamy Alfredo sauce with sausage, pasta, and cheese in a comforting soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo sauce
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and water, then add the Alfredo sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Add broken lasagna noodles, dried basil, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes until noodles are al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and incorporated.
- Add dollops of ricotta on top and let sit to warm. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and add more vegetables. Adjust seasonings and cheeses to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg