ONE POT LASAGNA SOUP

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 2 cups uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into smaller pieces
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook Ground Meat:

• In a large pot, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat if needed.

1. Add Aromatics:

• Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until onions are translucent.

1. Tomato Base:

• Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Mix well.

1. Seasonings and Broth:

• Add dried basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Pour in the beef or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

1. Add Noodles:

• Break the lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and add them to the pot. Cook until the noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.

1. Cheese Mixture:

• In a separate bowl, mix together ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.

1. Serve:

• Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a spoonful of the cheese mixture.

1. Garnish:

• Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and additional grated Parmesan if desired.

Enjoy this hearty and flavorful one-pot lasagna soup!