Lasagna Soup
A hearty and comforting soup made with ground beef, Italian sausage, tomatoes, pasta, and cheese—perfect for a cozy family meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage; cook until browned and crumbled, about 8–10 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot; cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add water and bring back to a boil. Stir in elbow macaroni and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in half of the mozzarella and all of the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Ladle into bowls and top each serving with remaining mozzarella cheese before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.