Description
Enjoy all the flavors of traditional lasagna in a warm, comforting soup that’s quick to prepare and perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (e.g., lasagna noodles, broken into pieces)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), and season with salt and pepper. Bring this mixture to a boil.
- Add the uncooked pasta to the pot and cook according to package instructions until al dente, which will take about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the ricotta cheese until well combined.
- Serve the soup hot, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Great served on its own or with a side of garlic bread. For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and use more vegetables. You can customize with different herbs and cheeses for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lasagna soup, comfort food, easy recipe, Italian, pasta soup