Description
Hearty lasagna soup brings classic Italian comfort to your table with rich layers of pasta, cheese, and savory marinara. Simmering with herbs and ground beef, this one-pot wonder delivers restaurant-quality flavor you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Dairy Products:
- ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Base and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Pasta:
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Initiate the meat preparation by searing ground beef in a spacious pot, using olive oil over moderate heat. Thoroughly disintegrate the meat while cooking until it achieves a rich, caramelized brown color, then meticulously drain any residual fat.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic into the pot, sautéing until they transform into a translucent, fragrant base, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Pour in the broth, stirring to create a harmonious liquid foundation.
- Allow the mixture to gently simmer, enabling the diverse flavors to intertwine and develop depth for roughly 15 minutes.
- Carefully break lasagna noodles into rustic pieces and immerse them into the simmering liquid. Cook until the pasta reaches a tender, yielding consistency, typically 8-10 minutes.
- Craft a creamy cheese blend by combining ricotta and mozzarella in a separate vessel, creating a luxurious topping.
- Distribute the aromatic soup into serving bowls, crowning each portion with a generous dollop of the cheese mixture. Enhance the presentation by garnishing with fresh basil or parsley and a delicate sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Transform this hearty soup by choosing lean ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a lighter protein option.
- Swap traditional lasagna noodles with gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles to accommodate dietary restrictions and create a low-carb version.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers during the sautéing stage for added texture and vitamins.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium broth and reducing added salt, making the soup more heart-friendly and adaptable for those monitoring their salt intake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg