Description
Warm up with this delicious lasagna soup, where the comforting flavors of traditional lasagna come together in a hearty bowl. Rich ground beef or sausage is combined with aromatic onions, garlic, and crushed tomatoes, while small pasta shapes absorb all the savory goodness. Finished with creamy ricotta and melty mozzarella, this dish is perfect for any gathering and will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 2 cups small pasta (e.g., ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the ground beef or sausage to the pot and cook until browned; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth; bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in ricotta until melted; serve hot topped with mozzarella and fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg