Hearty lasagna-inspired soup with tender noodles, savory meats, and melty cheeses, cooked in one pot.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound Italian sausage; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and black pepper, to taste; 8 ounces broken lasagna noodles; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. Brown meat in a large pot. 2. Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant. 3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth; season. 4. Simmer, add broken noodles until tender. 5. Remove from heat, stir in ricotta, top with mozzarella and Parmesan, cover to melt. 6. Garnish with parsley and serve.