A warm, hearty soup that brings all the flavors of traditional lasagna into one bowl — complete with sausage, pasta, tomato broth, and a cheesy dollop on top.
1 lb Italian sausage
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
8 oz lasagna noodles, broken
2 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp thyme
½ tsp sugar (optional)
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Topping:
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup mozzarella, shredded
¼ cup Parmesan, grated
1 tbsp parsley
Pinch of salt
Brown sausage in a large pot. Add onion and cook 5 minutes. Stir in garlic.
Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, broth, herbs, sugar, and bay leaf. Simmer 20 minutes.
Stir in pasta and cook until tender (10–12 mins).
Mix cheese topping ingredients in a bowl.
Serve soup with a generous spoonful of cheese topping.
Store pasta separately for leftovers.
Freeze without noodles or cheese topping.
Add greens or mushrooms for extra veggies.