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Ground Beef Lasagna Soup for Weeknight Dinners

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A hearty, one-pot soup with all the rich, cheesy, tomatoey flavors of lasagna — perfect for cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 lb ground beef or sausage

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes

  • 45 cups chicken or beef broth

  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 1 bay leaf (optional)

  • 810 lasagna noodles, broken

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Cheese Mixture:

  • 1 cup ricotta

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan

  • 1 tsp parsley or basil

Instructions

  • Brown meat in olive oil. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft.

  • Stir in tomato paste, crushed and diced tomatoes, broth, and seasonings.

  • Simmer for 20 minutes. Add broken noodles and cook until tender.

  • Mix cheeses in a small bowl.

  • Serve soup hot, topped with cheese mixture.

Notes

Store pasta separately if making ahead. Freeze base only, then add fresh pasta when reheating.