The easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground Italian sausage or ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups broken lasagna noodles or other short pasta
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions:

1. Brown Meat:
   • In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground Italian sausage or beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Saute Onion and Garlic:
   • Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3. Season:
   • Stir in dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add Tomatoes and Broth:
   • Pour in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beef or vegetable broth, and tomato paste. Bring the soup to a simmer.
5. Cook Pasta:
   • Add broken lasagna noodles or other short pasta to the simmering soup. Cook according to the pasta package instructions.
6. Serve:
   • Once the pasta is cooked, ladle the soup into bowls.
7. Add Cheese:
   • In each serving, add a dollop of ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.
8. Garnish:
   • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
9. Serve with Parmesan:
   • Serve the Lasagna Soup hot, and offer grated Parmesan cheese at the table for extra flavor.