Cheesy Lasagna Soup

Cheesy Lasagna Soup

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)

1 small onion, diced

3–4 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups beef broth

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt & pepper to taste

8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

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Instructions:

1. Brown the meat:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.

2. Add garlic & seasonings:

Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.

3. Add liquids:

Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Stir well and bring to a boil.

4. Simmer & cook noodles:

Reduce heat to a simmer. Add broken lasagna noodles. Simmer 12–15 minutes or until noodles are tender.

5. Make it cheesy:

Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Dollop ricotta into each bowl when serving, or swirl it into the pot.

6. Serve:

Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Enjoy with garlic bread!