Lasagna, that glorious Italian dish, is a true crowd-pleaser. But sometimes, you just don’t have the time (or patience) to assemble all those layers.
Enter Lasagna Soup: a brilliant invention that captures the essence of lasagna in a much simpler, quicker format.
It’s hearty, flavourful, and unbelievably satisfying – ready in about 30 minutes!
Imagine a thick and rich tomato broth teeming with tender minced beef, crumbled lasagna sheets, and pops of melty cheese.
That’s the beauty of Lasagna Soup. It’s a feast for the eyes as well, with vibrant red broth flecked with green spinach and golden pockets of pasta.
Recipe For Lasagna Soup
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving ladle
Ingredients
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 400 g 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 750 ml 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 lasagna Pasta sheets broken
- 250 g baby spinach
- 250 g ricotta cheese
- 150 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add broken lasagna sheets and simmer for another 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Remove bay leaf and stir in spinach until wilted.
- In a separate bowl, combine ricotta and mozzarella cheese.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with a generous dollop of the cheese mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, simply omit the minced beef and add an extra 250g of chopped mushrooms or lentils to the soup.
- The lasgne shheets can be substituted with macaroni elbows or spiral pasta shapes.
- Want a bit of a kick? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the pot while cooking the onions and garlic.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Serving Suggestions:
- Pair your lasagna soup with a side of grilled asparagus or a simple green salad.
- For a touch of elegance, serve with a crusty bread and a glass of white wine.
- Pair your lasagna soup with a side of roasted vegetables
- Crusty breadsticks are perfect for soaking up the delicious sauce.
1 Comment
Dianne Calero · 06/04/2024 at 9:46 am
So tasty, filled my family. Sort of like scrambled lasagna I suppose haha