Dive head first into a bowl of this hearty one pot lasagna soup - pure comfort!
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb crumbled sweet Italian sausage, or links removed from casing
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 oz tomato paste (1 can)
- 2 Tbsp water
- 28 oz crushed tomato (1 can)
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 qts beef stock
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning, dried
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped or torn + more for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 8 oz dry lasagna noodles, broken into large pieces (about 10 pieces)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan, grated
- 7 oz shredded mozzarella (1 pkg)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan, grated
- 2 Tbsp basil and parsley, chopped or torn
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Heat the olive oil in dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot over med/high heat. Add the crumbled sausage and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 5-6 mins.
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Add the onion and saute until the onion is golden and softened, 4-5 mins. Stir in the garlic. Continue cooking for 2-3 mins.
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Add the tomato paste and stir. Add the water and cook for 2 mins, stirring up all the bits that are stuck to the pan.
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Add the sugar, crushed tomato, tomato sauce, stock and all the herbs and seasonings.
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Stir well and add the lasagna noodles. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until the noodles are tender, about 25 mins.
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Stir in the cream and parmesan and gently simmer for 5 mins (do not boil or the cream may break).
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Ladle into bowls and serve topped with mozzarella, ricotta, grated parmesan, and herbs.
- You can substitute ground beef or use half sausage/half ground beef if desired.
- Tomato puree or crushed tomatoes can be substituted for the tomato sauce. They are also delicious, but you will have a more "tomato forward" sauce (especially with the tomato puree).
- You can omit the cream if desired, but add a splash more stock if doing so.
- Thin the soup (especially if reheating leftovers) with a little stock if it's too thick.
- Don't skip the cheesey toppings! They make this taste just like baked lasagna.