Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in this lasagna soup, blending classic Italian flavors with hearty warmth. Rich layers of cheese, tender pasta, and savory herbs invite you to savor each spoonful of pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Pasta:
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Cheese:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Garnish:
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until no pink remains, carefully draining accumulated fat.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until aromatic and translucent.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, stirring to blend ingredients thoroughly.
- Elevate heat to achieve a rolling boil, then immediately reduce temperature to a gentle simmer.
- Crack lasagna noodles into smaller fragments and introduce them into the bubbling liquid.
- Allow soup to simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent noodles from sticking, until pasta reaches al dente texture.
- While soup simmers, whisk ricotta and mozzarella cheeses in a separate bowl until smooth and homogeneous.
- Ladle steaming soup into serving bowls, topping each portion with a generous dollop of the blended cheese mixture.
- Enhance presentation by scattering freshly torn basil leaves over the soup for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice-sensitive palates or those craving extra kick.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller, bite-sized pieces for easier eating and more consistent soup texture.
- Use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey for a lighter, healthier version of the dish.
- Prepare cheese mixture ahead of time and store separately to save prep time during final serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg