Description
Hearty One Pot Lasagna Soup delivers classic Italian comfort with a modern twist, blending rich marinara, melted cheeses, and tender pasta in a single, easy-to-make dish. Creamy, savory, and packed with flavor, you’ll savor every spoonful of this satisfying meal that brings restaurant-quality dining right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground sirloin (90/10)
- 0.5 pound ground Italian sausage (removed from casings)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Soup Base and Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces (794 grams) canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups (0.95 liters) chicken broth
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Mafalda Corta pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese blend by mixing ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan with salt and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate until serving time.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat at 350°F.
- Combine ground beef and Italian sausage in the pot, continuously breaking meat into small crumbles while cooking until fully browned.
- Incorporate diced onions, minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions become translucent.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the paste to darken and develop deeper flavors.
- Pour crushed tomatoes and broth into the pot, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper, then cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add half the chopped basil and Mafalda Corta pasta, stirring thoroughly. Simmer covered for 10 minutes or until pasta reaches al dente consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle soup into serving bowls.
- Garnish each portion with a generous dollop of the prepared cheese mixture and remaining fresh basil. Serve immediately while hot.
- Note: Alternative pasta options like broken lasagna noodles can be substituted if Mafalda Corta is unavailable.
Notes
- Opt for ground beef with a lower fat content to reduce greasiness and ensure a cleaner soup texture.
- Break pasta into smaller pieces for easier eating if using whole lasagna noodles, creating a more manageable soup experience.
- Consider using spicy Italian sausage to enhance the overall flavor profile if you enjoy a bit more heat in your dish.
- Swap ricotta for cottage cheese as a lighter alternative that still provides creamy richness to the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg