Lasagna Soup
Lasagna Soup combines the comforting flavors of classic lasagna in an easy, one-pot dish. With savory meat, tender pasta, and a rich tomato broth, it’s a hearty, flavorful meal that’s perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried pasta Mafalda corta or other small lasagna-style noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 3 cups beef broth low-sodium
- 15 ounces canned diced tomato
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped; for toppings
Cheese toppings
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese extra smooth, if available
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper black pepper is also fine
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef for 4–5 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute more.
- Pour in chicken broth, beef broth, and diced tomatoes with juices. Stir, bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and simmer 2–3 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, and white pepper in a small bowl. Ladle soup into bowls and top with cheese mixture. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Malfada corta are mini lasagna shaped noodles and they are perfect for this soup, but any short pasta like penne or rotini will work.
- Add extra red pepper flakes or substitute ground beef with spicy Italian sausage.
- Cook the noodles separately and add them just before serving to avoid them absorbing too much broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 19gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 889mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 302IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 3mg
A Note on Nutritional Information
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