Description
Comfort meets Italian tradition in this hearty Lasagna Soup, blending classic layered pasta flavors into a soul-warming bowl. Melted cheese, rich tomato broth, and tender noodles merge to create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta (uncooked)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, diced
Tomato Base:
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1–2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the flavor base by heating olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high temperature. Introduce ground beef, diced onions, and minced garlic, thoroughly cooking the meat while softening the aromatics. Eliminate any accumulated excess fat to maintain a clean, robust flavor profile.
- Enrich the liquid component by incorporating diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Calibrate the taste with sea salt and black pepper, ensuring a balanced and vibrant flavor foundation.
- Transform the soup’s texture by introducing uncooked bowtie pasta directly into the bubbling mixture. Elevate the heat to trigger a rapid boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Allow the pasta to absorb the complex flavors while becoming perfectly tender, stirring intermittently to prevent sticking.
- Monitor the soup’s consistency, adding small amounts of water if the broth becomes overly dense. The goal is a harmonious balance between liquid and solid ingredients that allows each component to shine.
- Finalize the dish by removing the pot from heat. Distribute the steaming soup into serving bowls, creating an artistic presentation. Crown each portion with a generous dollop of ricotta cheese, then scatter shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and freshly chopped parsley across the surface for a visually appealing and flavor-packed finale.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, lighter version that suits health-conscious diners.
- Customize pasta shapes to make the soup more fun – try rotini, shells, or penne if bowtie pasta isn’t available in your pantry.
- For gluten-free requirements, replace regular pasta with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives to maintain the soup’s hearty texture.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium chicken broth and monitoring added salt, which helps accommodate heart-healthy dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg