Description
A comforting and hearty twist on traditional lasagna, combining Italian sausage with rich flavors in a warm soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the meat: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Crumble and brown the Italian sausage until golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in tomatoes and broth: Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and broth for the soup base.
- Include the mushrooms and pasta: Add sliced mushrooms and broken lasagna noodles, using fresh pasta if desired.
- Season: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and herbs; let simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- Incorporate greens and cheese: Add chopped spinach or kale and dollops of ricotta, stirring until wilted and melted.
- Taste and adjust: Modify seasoning to your preference, adding spice if desired.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with fresh mozzarella or Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the ingredients based on preferences. Use ground turkey for a leaner option or nutritional yeast for a cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: soup, lasagna, comfort food, Italian, family recipe