Cozy Lasagna Soup Bowl (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
01 -
450 g Italian sausage or ground beef
02 -
15 mL olive oil (if using very lean meat)
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
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1 medium yellow onion, diced (approx. 150 g)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Tomato Base
05 -
85 g tomato paste
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800 g crushed fire-roasted tomatoes (canned)
→ Broth & Seasonings
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1 litre chicken broth
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10 g Italian seasoning
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5 g dried oregano
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5 g dried basil
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5 g salt
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2 g ground black pepper
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Optional: 1 g red pepper flakes
→ Pasta
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150 g dried lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
→ Cheese Topping
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200 g ricotta cheese
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100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
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50 g grated parmesan cheese
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Pinch of salt and black pepper for ricotta seasoning
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage or ground beef and break into pieces with a spatula. Cook 5–7 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease leaving a small amount for flavor.
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Add diced onion to the pot and cook 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
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Incorporate tomato paste into the meat mixture. Cook 1–2 minutes to caramelize and deepen flavor.
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Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle boil.
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Reduce heat to a simmer. Add broken lasagna noodles and stir to prevent sticking. Simmer 12–15 minutes until noodles are al dente.
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If soup thickens too much, add 120 mL extra broth or water. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and herbs as needed.
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In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Set aside shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
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Ladle soup into bowls. Add a spoonful of seasoned ricotta, then sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan. Allow heat to melt cheeses before serving.
# Helpful Notes:
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For best reheating, cook noodles separately and add just before serving to prevent mushiness.
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Freeze soup without noodles; add fresh pasta when reheating for optimal texture.