Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins | Total Time: 55 mins | Yield: 10 Servings
If you want only the best for your family, then this Hearty Lasagna Soup will surely do the magic! A very comforting dish that everyone in your home is going to love. Serve this with toasted bread, and you have yourself a meal to remember. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
Soup Ingredients
(2) 14.5 ounces cans of diced tomatoes, with garlic (fire-roasted tomatoes are great if you can find them)
6 ounces tomato paste
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1-pound hot sausage (Italian sausage may be used as well)
1 pound ground beef
6-8 ounces Mafalda pasta, or an alternate curly pasta
2 small onions, chopped into 1/2″ pieces, about 2 c worth
1/2 – 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 c chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cheese Topping Ingredients
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, about 1/2 c
2 ounces freshly shredded Mozzarella, about 1/2 c
8 ounces ricotta cheese, about 1 c
Directions:
Place a large soup pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
Add the ground beef and sausage, then cook until crumbly and brown.
Add the garlic and onions, then sauté until aromatic and soft.
Add red pepper flakes and Italian seasonings. Stir until well blended.
Add the tomato slices, chicken broth, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended. Simmer for a few minutes.
Add the noodles and cook for about 10 minutes or until al dente. Add more seasonings if needed. Make sure to taste it first before adding anything.
Remove the pot from the heat.
In a mixing bowl, add Mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well blended.
Sprinkle a generous amount of the cheese mixture over each serving.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 438kcal · Carbohydrates: 22g · Protein: 25g · Fat: 28g · Saturated Fat: 11g · Cholesterol: 85mg · Sodium: 1598mg · Potassium: 668mg · Fiber: 2g · Sugar: 4g · Vitamin A: 770IU · Vitamin C: 19mg · Calcium: 209mg · Iron: 3mg
