Description
Hearty lasagna soup brings classic Italian flavors into a comforting one-pot meal. Rich layers of pasta, herbs, and cheese create a satisfying dining experience you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 2 ounces Mozzarella Cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (shaved, shredded, or fresh grated)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large Onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can Diced Tomatoes (do not drain)
- 1 (15-ounce) can Tomato Sauce or tomato puree
- 3 ounces Tomato Paste (1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
Liquids, Seasoning, and Pasta:
- 1–2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1–2 cups Water (or more as needed to adjust consistency)
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt (or more as needed to adjust flavor)
- Black Pepper to taste
- 8 ounces Bowtie Pasta (uncooked)
Instructions
- Prepare a 4.5-quart soup pot, heating olive oil over medium-high temperature until it glistens with potential.
- Introduce ground beef, onions, and garlic to the heated surface, allowing them to dance and meld together until the meat thoroughly cooks, carefully draining any excess liquid.
- Seamlessly incorporate diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the evolving mixture, then introduce pasta noodles.
- Escalate the heat to high, encouraging the mixture to reach a vigorous boil, creating a symphony of flavors.
- Transition to a gentle medium simmer, allowing the soup to develop complexity for 10-15 minutes, stirring attentively to prevent noodles from clinging to the pot’s bottom.
- Fine-tune the soup’s body by introducing additional water or broth, achieving the perfect liquid consistency.
- Elevate the dining experience by either blending ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan directly into the soup or presenting them as optional garnishes, finishing with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- After enjoying, preserve leftovers by cooling completely and storing in an airtight container, viable for refrigeration up to 5 days or freezing for 90 days.
- When reheating, replenish the broth, as noodles tend to absorb liquid during storage, ensuring a delectable second serving.
Notes
- Customize pasta choice by using gluten-free noodles for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this hearty soup.
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles or lentils to create a vegetarian alternative that maintains robust flavor and protein content.
- Control sodium levels by selecting low-sodium broth and monitoring salt additions during cooking process.
- Enhance nutritional profile by incorporating extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach, boosting vitamins and fiber without compromising soup’s classic taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg