Description
Creamy Alfredo lasagna soup merges classic Italian comfort with modern culinary creativity. Rich layers of pasta, creamy sauce, and savory herbs promise a delightful dining experience you’ll savor with each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground Italian sausage or ground beef
- 2 cups (16 fl oz) Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cups (32 fl oz) chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Protein Foundation: Brown ground sausage or beef in a large pot with olive oil, crumbling meat until golden and fully cooked.
- Aromatic Base: Add diced onions and cook until translucent, then introduce minced garlic and sauté briefly to release its fragrant essence.
- Liquid Composition: Pour in chicken broth, Alfredo sauce, and tomatoes, seasoning with dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Pasta Integration: Break lasagna noodles directly into the simmering liquid, cooking until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture while absorbing the rich, complex flavors.
- Cheese Transformation: Blend shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese into the soup, stirring consistently to create a velvety, luxurious consistency that elevates the dish’s creaminess.
- Presentation Finale: Ladle soup into serving bowls, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil, and serve alongside crusty garlic bread or a crisp salad for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Browning: Ensure high heat and avoid overcrowding the pot to achieve perfect golden-brown caramelization, which intensifies the dish’s rich flavor profile.
- Control Noodle Texture: Break lasagna noodles into similar-sized pieces to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent mushy or undercooked pasta segments.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add cheese gradually off direct heat and stir constantly to prevent clumping and achieve a smooth, creamy consistency without separating.
- Dietary Adaptation Strategies: Substitute ground meat with plant-based alternatives, use gluten-free lasagna noodles, or replace dairy cheese with vegan cheese options for accommodating different dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg