Description
A comforting and easy twist on classic lasagna, made in one pot for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef or Italian sausage to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable or chicken broth, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the broken lasagna noodles and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until the noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the ricotta cheese until well combined.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or use ground turkey for a lighter dish. Adjust the spice level with red pepper flakes. For a creamier texture, add more ricotta cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg