Description
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Lasagna Soup, where the rich flavors of traditional lasagna meet the ease of a one-pot meal. This easy recipe combines ground beef, tomatoes, and Italian herbs for a flavor-packed experience that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Creamy ricotta and melty mozzarella create a delightful cheese layer that elevates this cozy dish. Ready in just 45 minutes, Lasagna Soup is not only satisfying but also customizable—swap out ingredients to fit your preferences! Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Diced tomatoes
- Tomato sauce
- Tomato paste
- Chicken broth
- Bowtie pasta
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned and breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add uncooked bowtie pasta and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Mix in ricotta cheese until well blended. Adjust consistency with water if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate spinach or zucchini into the soup. To make it vegetarian, substitute ground beef with mushrooms or lentils and use vegetable broth. For extra flavor depth, consider adding red wine when sautéing the aromatics.