Lasagna Soup with Italian Sausage and Cheese
Warm up your dinner routine with this cozy and flavor-packed Lasagna Soup with Italian Sausage and Cheese This comforting twist on classic lasagna combines rich tomato broth, savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, and a melty blend of cheeses in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- For the Soup
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce (or tomato basil pasta sauce)
- 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (or fresh basil for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Cheese Topping
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or oregano
- For Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the Sausage : Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon (5–7 minutes).Remove excess grease if necessary.
- Step 2: Build the Flavor Base : Add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened (3–4 minutes). Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add Liquids u0026 Seasonings : Stir in marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Step 4: Cook the Pasta : Add broken lasagna noodles to the soup. Simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 5: Prepare Cheese Mixture : In a small bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley. Mix well—this will be the creamy, cheesy topping.
- Step 6: Serve : Ladle hot lasagna soup into bowls. Dollop a spoonful of cheese mixture on top of each serving.Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.