Description
This Easy Lasagna Soup is a comforting and flavorful twist on traditional lasagna, with all the classic flavors in a hearty soup form. It’s quick to make and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups beef, chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounces uncooked mafalda pasta (or your preferred shape of pasta)
- fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
Toppings:
- Lots of cheese (shredded mozzarella, ricotta and/or Parmesan cheese)
- Chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Prep the pasta water – Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the sausage and veggies – In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, bell pepper, and sauté until browned. Add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add the broth – Deglaze the pan with white wine, then add stock, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf.
- Cook the pasta – Cook pasta in boiling water until nearly al dente.
- Simmer – Add pasta to the soup and simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Season – Taste and season with salt, pepper, and additional seasonings if desired.
- Serve – Top with cheese and basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
