Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
- Add oregano, basil, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the broken lasagna noodles. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until noodles are tender.
- Stir in the ricotta cheese until the soup becomes creamy. Add half the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Remove the bay leaf and serve hot. Top each bowl with the remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free lasagna noodles.
Add extra veggies like spinach, kale, mushrooms, or zucchini.
Use red pepper flakes for added spice.
Substitute ricotta with cottage cheese if preferred.
Use plant-based cheese to make it dairy-free.
Add a dollop of pesto or drizzle of olive oil before serving for extra flavor.
Cook noodles separately if planning to store for leftovers to avoid mushiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
