Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start with Sautéing: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add Aromatics: Toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion becomes translucent. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, giving everything a good stir.
- Combine the Tomatoes: Pour in the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine with the meat mixture.
- Pour in the Broth: Slowly add the broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Noodle Time: Drop the broken lasagna noodles into the pot. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the noodles are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Cheese Please: In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Serve it Up: Once the noodles are cooked, ladle the hot soup into bowls. Dollop a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture into each bowl.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Top with a sprinkle of fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
