Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (or a mix)
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken or beef broth
8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk for lighter option)
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Topping:
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella
¼ cup grated Parmesan
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Brown the Meat: In a large pot, cook ground meat with onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add Garlic & Seasonings: Stir in garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1–2 minutes.
Add Tomatoes & Broth: Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil.
Cook Pasta: Add broken lasagna noodles and simmer 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
Creamy Finish: Stir in heavy cream. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Cheesy Topping: Mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with a generous spoonful of cheese mixture and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 per serving
- Fat: 27g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 35g per serving
- Protein: 28g per serving