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Homemade Lasagna Soup with Bow Tie Pasta

A comforting one-pot lasagna soup featuring rich tomatoes, savory beef, and melted cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups bow tie pasta
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef and onions over medium heat. After about 5 minutes, add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, water, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, toss in the bow tie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  4. Remove from heat and gently stir in the ricotta cheese until blended.
  5. Serve hot, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and garnish with fresh basil.

Notes

This soup keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Store it in an airtight container; it can be frozen for up to 3 months. Consider adding red pepper flakes for spice or using turkey/chickpeas as lighter options.