Ingredients
2tspolive oil
½cuponionfinely chopped
1lbground beef
2tspgarlicminced
salt and pepper to taste
28ozcrushed tomatoes
4cupsbeef broth
8oztomato sauce
1½tspItalian seasoning
8pcslasagna noodlesbroken into pieces
½cupricotta cheese
½cupparmesan cheesegrated
½cupMozzarella cheeseshredded
¼cupparsley or basil leaves, chopped
Preparation
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until beef is browned, breaking up the meat with a spatula. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Season the beef mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
Add the lasagna noodles and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until noodles have softened. Add some water or additional broth to thin out the soup.
Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Divide the soup between 6 bowls. Top each bowl with a tablespoon each of ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese.
Add the chopped parsley or basil to the bowls of soup, then serve.
