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Lasagna Soup
4.4 from 93 votes

Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup combines classic pasta ingredients like farfalle, ground beef, and Italian sausage in a richly flavored broth enriched with pasta sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream. The soup offers a comforting, hearty texture with tender noodles and tender, seasoned meat. Fresh basil, parmesan, and dollops of ricotta cheese on top add bright and creamy accents, making it a filling meal ideal for colder days or when craving lasagna flavors in a quicker-to-prepare form.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Soup

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces farfalle noodles
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1 onion chopped (about 1 cup, small
  • 1 pound ground beef or a combination of ground beef and sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup basil chopped, or 2 tablespoons dried basil, plus thinly sliced leaves for topping, chopped, fresh
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for sprinkling, optional, grated
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ricotta cheese for topping

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain; drizzle with olive oil and toss. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and cook, stirring constantly, until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add the sausage (if using), ground beef, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes and a healthy sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  5. Cook over medium-high heat stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until it is nicely browned, about 7-10 minutes.
  6. Add the chicken broth, pasta sauce and 1 cup water; cover and bring to a simmer.
  7. Uncover and cook until slightly reduced, about 15 minutes. Stir in the noodles, basil, parmesan and heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve topped with ricotta and fresh basil.