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Lighter Sausage Lasagna Soup with Creamy Ricotta

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A quick and easy one-pot lasagna soup with savory Italian sausage, tender noodles, and creamy ricotta. Ready in 45 minutes, this lighter twist on classic lasagna is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
  • 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Brown the sausage: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and crumbly, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if more than 2 tablespoons.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Build the broth: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Cook the noodles: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the broken lasagna noodles and stir gently. Cook until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  5. Add the spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Finish with ricotta: Remove the pot from heat. Dollop the ricotta cheese over the top of the soup without stirring completely. Let sit for 1 minute to warm through.
  7. Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For meal prep, cook noodles separately and add when reheating to prevent mushiness. Let ricotta come to room temperature for smoother melting. Season as you go for best flavor.

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Keywords: lasagna soup, sausage soup, one-pot meal, easy dinner, comfort food, lighter lasagna, ricotta soup

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