Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium-sized yellow onion)
diced (about 1 cup
- 3 cloves garlic)
minced (1 heaping Tablespoon
- 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage¹
0.25kg
- 1/2 lb 90% lean ground beef¹
0.25kg
- 5 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
411g
- 8 oz tomato sauce
226g
- 4 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt plus additional to taste
as needed
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper plus additional to taste
as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
optional
- 2 1/2 cups/5 oz dry Mafalda noodles²
140g
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
35g
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
113g
- 8 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
226g
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
or parmesan romano
- 2 oz cream cheese)
softened, optional (55g
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped parsley
plus additional for garnish, if desired
Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add onion and cook until softened and translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- 3
Add Italian sausage and beef, crumbling while you cook, and cook until browned (I do not drain any grease).
- 4
Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper, if using. Stir well.
- 5
Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, and add pasta. Cook for 10 minutes or until noodles are tender.
- 6
Reduce heat to a simmer and allow to simmer for 15 minutes (this is a good time to prepare your cheese topping).
- 7
Add spinach and cook until wilted. Serve soup, topped with a dollop of cheese mixture.
- 8
Stir together mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and cream cheese along with parsley. Dollop over soup before serving.
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting layers of a classic lasagna but short on time? This hearty Lasagna Soup brings all your favorite Italian flavors into one satisfying bowl, ready to warm you from the inside out.
What makes this recipe truly special is its rich, savory foundation. We start with a flavorful blend of sweet Italian sausage and lean ground beef, simmered in a robust tomato base. This combination, along with aromatic garlic and onion, creates a depth of flavor that feels like it’s been cooking all day, even though it’s ready in a fraction of the time.
Prepare for a truly comforting experience. Each spoonful delivers a rich tomato broth, tender Mafalda noodles, and savory meat, all brightened by fresh spinach. But the real showstopper is the creamy ricotta-cheese filling, swirled on top, adding a luscious, cooling contrast to the hearty soup below. It’s like getting a perfect bite of lasagna in every spoonful, offering both texture and incredible taste.
Customization & Variations
This recipe is wonderfully adaptable. You can easily adjust the meat ratio, using all sweet Italian sausage for a spicier kick or all ground beef for a milder flavor. The optional crushed red pepper adds a subtle warmth, or you can omit it entirely if you prefer no heat. For a slightly lighter ricotta topping, simply skip the optional cream cheese; the whole milk ricotta and Parmesan will still provide plenty of creamy richness.
Serve this cozy Lasagna Soup as a comforting weeknight meal or a delicious offering for a casual gathering. It pairs beautifully with a side of crusty bread for dipping and a simple green salad.