Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe
If you are craving the flavors of lasagna but don't have the time, I have a great alternative for you with this recipe for lasagna soup.
Ingredients
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 lb. ground beef or Italian sausage, meatballs, etc.
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups jarred spaghetti sauce
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable or beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 oz pasta Rotini, Fusilli, Campanelle, Corkscrew
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot, heat olive oil to medium heat and saute onions until golden. Add garlic and let cook for 1 minute, then add meat. Cook the meat until done and drain any fat.
- 2. Add the spices, spaghetti sauce, chicken stock and bay leaves. Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Add pasta and increase heat to bring to a boil and cook for recommended time directed on the pasta box for al dente.
- 3. Discard bay leaves and add any salt and pepper needed. Stir in fresh parsley and serve with shredded mozzarella cheese on top.