Description
A comforting soup that embodies the flavors of classic lasagna with rich ground meat, creamy cheese, and tender noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
- Add ground beef or Italian sausage and cook until browned, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and reduce heat to simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the creamy cheese mixture until well combined and slightly melted.
- Serve in bowls, topped with remaining mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding extra vegetables or using a meat alternative for a healthier dish.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg