Description
A hearty and comforting soup that captures all the flavors of traditional lasagna—savory sausage, rich tomato broth, tender pasta, and creamy cheese topping. Perfect for busy nights when you’re craving comfort food!
Ingredients
Main Soup:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or ground beef, or a mix)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth (or beef broth)
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces (or other short pasta)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cheese Topping:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Saute Aromatics: Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute.
- Add Tomato Base: Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf. In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Ladle soup into bowls and top each with a dollop of the cheese mixture. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, stir some of the cheese mixture directly into the soup before serving.
- Make ahead: cook soup without pasta, then add pasta when reheating so it doesn’t get mushy.
- Vegetarian option: swap sausage for lentils or plant-based ground.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup / Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 396 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1121mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 61mg
