Description
Spicy lasagna soup with Italian sausage: a cozy, easy, and flavorful one-pot meal inspired by classic lasagna. Perfect for weeknights and save-worthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 9 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown Italian sausage over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and Calabrian chili paste and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add lasagna noodles and cook until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with a dollop of ricotta mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes and Calabrian chili paste to your desired spice level.
- For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the noodles.
- You can substitute ground beef or turkey for the Italian sausage.
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg