Description
Experience the ultimate comfort of a traditional lasagna in a vibrant, quick-cooking soup. This deconstructed masterpiece combines hearty poultry-based Italian sausage, robust marinara, and tender pasta in a single pot. Perfectly nourishing and ready in under forty minutes, this soup is elevated by a creamy ricotta topping and fresh baby spinach. It is a soulful, efficient meal that brings the essence of an Italian Sunday dinner to your table without the hassle of layering and baking.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
12 oz sweet Italian poultry-based sausage, casings removed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
8 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 24-oz jar high-quality marinara sauce
8 ounces dried lasagna noodles, broken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
1½ cups whole-milk ricotta
â…“ cup grated Parmesan
4 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and sauté until translucent, then stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add the poultry sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned through.
Stir in the oregano, red pepper, and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute to bloom the flavors.
Pour in the broth and marinara sauce, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
Add the broken lasagna noodles and cook according to pasta package directions until al dente.
Stir in the fresh baby spinach until just wilted.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta and Parmesan.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous dollop of the ricotta mixture.
Notes
Ensure you use a high-quality poultry or turkey-based sausage to keep the dish heart-healthy. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days; note that the pasta will absorb broth over time, so add a splash of water or broth when reheating. Adjust the crushed red pepper to suit your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg