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Lasagna Soup Pasta Dinner for Spring

This Lasagna Soup Pasta Dinner for Spring delivers classic Italian flavor in a lighter, cozy bowl. Rich tomato broth, tender noodles, savory meat, and creamy melted cheese make it perfect for easy weeknight comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
  • 4 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 8 noodles lasagna noodles broken into pieces
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Cheese Topping
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until soft. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Mix in the tomato paste and Italian seasoning. Stir well so the meat is coated with flavor.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Stir and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  5. Add the broken lasagna noodles. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
  6. Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese together.
  8. Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Add a generous spoon of the cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add a splash of broth when reheating as the pasta will absorb liquid. For freezing, prepare the soup without pasta and freeze up to 2 months. Cook fresh noodles when reheating for best texture.