About
It's Lasagna-In-A-Bowl! Does it need any more explanation than that? Imagine a super-flavorful tomato and chicken broth (yes, both!) filled with tender lasagna noodles, succulent ground beef, and zesty sausage! Then dollop the top with a cheesy, tangy ricotta and parmesan blend for the authentic lasagna taste. Now, stop imagining it, because Lasagna-In-A-Bowl is ready for you! Grab your spoon and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth, can substitute vegetable broth
- 9 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 2 cups fresh spinach, optional
- 10 ounces ricotta cheese, can substitute cottage cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- fresh basil leaves, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and the ground sausage and cook, while crumbling, until they are no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2 -Season the beef-sausage mixture with the salt and the pepper.
Step 3 -Drain the grease from the pot.
Step 4 -Transfer the meat mixture to a plate.
Step 5 -In the same large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil.
Step 6 -Add the onions to the hot oil and cook, while stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 7 -Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 8 -Add the tomato paste, the marinara sauce, the red pepper flakes, the parsley, the oregano, the dried basil, and the broth and stir to combine.
Step 9 -Add the meat mixture back to the pot.
Step 10 -Bring the soup mixture to a boil.
Step 11 -Add the lasagna noodles to the pot.
Step 12 -Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, while stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 13 -Add the spinach and stir to combine.
Step 14 -In a small bowl, add the ricotta, the mozzarella, and the parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
Step 15 -Ladle the soup into bowls.
Step 16 -Serve topped with dollops of the cheese mixture and garnished with the fresh basil.
