Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook until beef is browned and onions are translucent, breaking meat into small crumbles. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and tomato paste has darkened to a deep brick-red color.
- Pour in the marinara sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes until noodles are al dente, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 2 minutes until the broth turns a soft, rosy color.
- While the soup finishes, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, and chopped parsley in a small bowl. Stir until well mixed.
- Ladle the soup into deep bowls and place a generous dollop of the ricotta mixture in the center of each bowl. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
Noodle Strategy: For leftovers, cook noodles separately and add to individual bowls to prevent them from absorbing all the broth overnight. Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add a splash of broth when reheating to loosen the soup. Freeze: Freeze the soup base without noodles for up to 2 months. White Lasagna Version: Swap marinara for alfredo sauce and use shredded chicken instead of ground beef. Make Ahead: Prepare the soup base up to 2 days ahead without noodles. Reheat, bring to a simmer, and add fresh noodles before serving.
