Description
A cozy, hearty soup that captures the essence of lasagna with tender noodles, rich meat sauce, and melty cheese, all made in one pot for easy clean-up.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (For sautéing)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (For sautéing)
- 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped (For savory flavor)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced (For savory flavor)
- 1 pound Ground beef or Italian sausage (For heartiness)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste (To deepen the sauce)
- 1 can Crushed tomatoes (28 ounces) (For the base)
- 4 cups Beef or chicken broth (For the base)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper (To taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (Optional for heat)
- 8 ounces Lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Cheese Ingredients
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese (For swirling)
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, cubed (For melting)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (For topping)
Garnish
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (For garnish)
- 1/4 cup Cream (Optional for extra silkiness)
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep your onion and garlic. Break your lasagna noodles into pieces.
- Shred or cube your mozzarella and grate your Parmesan.
- Season your ricotta with a pinch of salt and pepper so it is ready to swirl in at the end.
Cooking
- Warm a large pot over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook until soft.
- Add garlic, then your meat. Brown and crumble. If needed, spoon off extra grease.
- Stir in tomato paste and let it cook for a minute until darkened. Add crushed tomatoes and broth.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you prefer a kick.
- Bring to a gentle boil. Add broken lasagna noodles and stir to prevent them from sticking.
- Simmer, stirring often, until the noodles are al dente. Taste and adjust salt.
- Stir in a splash of cream if using. Ladle into bowls and dollop ricotta on top.
- Add mozzarella cubes and a shower of Parmesan. Finish with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
For meal prep, cook the soup without the pasta. Add and cook the pasta fresh when ready to serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Cuisine: Italian