Lasagna Soup
Rahat
Lasagna Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending the rich flavors of classic lasagna into a cozy, spoonable dish. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for busy nights when you crave something hearty and satisfying.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Servings 6 servings
Calories 515 kcal
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium-sized yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic minced (1 heaping Tablespoon)
- ½ lb sweet Italian sausage 226 g
- ½ lb 90% lean ground beef 226 g
- 5 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes 411 g
- 8 oz tomato sauce 226 g
- 4 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt plus additional to taste as needed
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper plus additional to taste as needed
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- 2 ½ cups dry Mafalda noodles 140 g/5 oz
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach 35 g
Cheese Topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 113 g
- 8 oz whole milk ricotta cheese 226 g
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan (or parmesan romano) cheese 40 g
- 2 oz cream cheese softened, optional, 55 g
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped parsley plus additional for garnish, if desired
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add onion and cook until softened and translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Add Italian sausage and beef, crumbling while you cook, and cook until browned (I do not drain any grease).
Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper, if using. Stir well.
Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, and add pasta. Cook for 10 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Reduce heat to a simmer and allow to simmer for 15 minutes (this is a good time to prepare your cheese topping).
Add spinach and cook until wilted. Serve soup, topped with a dollop of cheese mixture.
Cheese Topping: Stir together mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and cream cheese along with parsley. Dollop over soup before serving.
Calories: 515kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 31gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 1402mgPotassium: 1006mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1970IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 324mgIron: 4mg
Keyword comfort food, lasagna, pasta, soup