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Lasagna Soup

A warm, inviting dish that brings the beloved flavors of traditional lasagna into a comforting soup with rich broth, sausage, and cheesy goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (choose hot, sweet, or mild)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 24 oz jar pasta sauce
  • 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 8 oz small curly pasta (mafalda, cavatappi, rotini, etc.)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method
 

Cooking the Sausage and Onion
  1. Place a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and chopped onion. Break the sausage apart as it cooks. Brown for about six minutes, or until the sausage is well-cooked and the onion becomes translucent. Drain off any excess fat.
Adding Tomato Paste and Garlic
  1. Stir in the tomato paste and minced garlic. Cook for an additional minute, ensuring the garlic doesn’t burn.
Incorporating Broth and Tomatoes
  1. Pour in the beef broth and pasta sauce, followed by the petite diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, sugar, and pepper. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
Cooking the Pasta
  1. Add the curly pasta to the simmering liquid. Cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender but still al dente.
Preparing the Cheese Mixture
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Stir until well mixed.
Serving the Soup
  1. Ladle each portion of soup into bowls and top with the cheese mixture. Garnish with extra herbs if desired.

Notes

For herb alternatives, use fresh basil or oregano. Extra vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms can be added. Red pepper flakes can be included for a spicy kick.