Description

All the comforting flavors of classic lasagna—rich tomato broth, tender pasta, and creamy cheese—served up in a warm, hearty soup perfect for chilly nights. It’s a one-pot meal ready in just over 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound ground Italian sausage (or plant-based alternative)

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)

1 cup water

8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add ground sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Stir in tomato paste, oregano, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and stir in broken lasagna noodles. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until noodles are tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
Serve soup hot with a scoop of cheese mixture on top and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

Notes

To make vegetarian, use plant-based sausage or lentils.

Use gluten-free noodles for a gluten-free version.

For low-carb, replace pasta with spiralized zucchini or low-carb noodles.

Add extra red pepper flakes or cayenne for more heat.

Try provolone or fontina cheese for a gooey topping variation.

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Add broth or water when reheating as noodles absorb liquid over time.

Freeze before adding noodles; cook fresh noodles when ready to serve.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 360
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 55mg