Description
Comfort meets Italian tradition in this hearty Lasagna Soup, blending classic layers of pasta, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese into a single, soul-warming bowl. Crusty bread alongside makes this dish a perfect winter companion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 500 grams (1.1 pounds) ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (400 grams/14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (400 grams/14 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups (1 liter/33.8 fluid ounces) chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm a generously sized cooking vessel over moderate flame and drizzle olive oil to coat the bottom.
- Introduce diced onions to the pot, gently caramelizing until they become translucent and slightly softened.
- Incorporate minced garlic and allow the aromatic notes to bloom for approximately 60 seconds.
- Introduce ground meat to the mixture, methodically breaking it into delicate crumbles while cooking until a rich, golden-brown color develops.
- Sprinkle a medley of herbaceous seasonings – oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes – thoroughly distributing across the protein.
- Pour in robust tomato components: diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and savory broth, elevating the temperature until the liquid reaches a vigorous bubbling state.
- Reduce culinary heat to a gentle simmer and delicately fracture lasagna noodles directly into the liquid landscape.
- Allow the soup to quietly percolate, occasionally stirring, until pasta strands transform to a tender consistency.
- Evaluate and calibrate seasoning profile to personal preference.
- Ladle the aromatic concoction into serving vessels, crowning each portion with luxurious dollops of ricotta, melting mozzarella, and aged Parmesan.
- Finish with a scattered confetti of fresh herb garnish for vibrant visual and flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces before adding to ensure even cooking and easier eating experience.
- For gluten-free adaptation, use gluten-free lasagna noodles or replace with zucchini noodles for a lower-carb alternative.
- Enhance depth of flavor by adding a splash of red wine while browning the meat or using a mix of ground beef and Italian sausage for more complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg