Ingredients
1 lb ground Italian sausage or ground beef
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken or beef broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage or ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle boil.
Add broken lasagna noodles and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream.
In a small bowl, mix ricotta with a few spoonfuls of hot soup, then stir it back into the pot.
Add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until melted and creamy.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
Cooking Tips
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Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent noodles from sticking.
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If the soup thickens too much, add extra broth or milk to loosen it.
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For extra richness, add a small knob of butter before serving.
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Let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving—it thickens beautifully.
Variations
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Chicken Lasagna Soup: Swap sausage for shredded rotisserie chicken.
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Vegetarian: Use vegetable broth and add mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.
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Spicy: Use hot Italian sausage and extra red pepper flakes.
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Low-Carb: Replace noodles with zucchini ribbons added at the end.
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Extra Cheesy: Stir in provolone or fontina for even more meltiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g