Viral Lasagna Soup
My take on the viral recipe - when you want soup + pasta!
Viral Lasagna Soup
A cozy, one-pot take on classic lasagna—packed with Italian sausage, ground beef, a rich tomato broth, tender pasta, and melty cheese!
Ingredients
For the Soup:
• ½ lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• ½ lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (half for cooking, half for garnish)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 Parmesan rind (optional, but adds depth)
• 8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
For the Creamy Finish:
• ½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
For the Cheese Mixture:
• ¾ cup ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
For Garnish:
• Extra shredded mozzarella
• Extra Parmesan & Pecorino Romano
• Fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Brown the Meat & Cook the Onion:
• In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage and ground beef until browned.
• Drain excess grease if needed, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
• Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
2. Add Garlic & Fresh Parsley:
• Stir in the garlic and half of the chopped fresh parsley, cooking for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Build the Flavor:
• Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, broth, water, salt, pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder.
• Toss in the Parmesan rind, if using.
4. Simmer:
• Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Cook the Pasta:
• Add the broken lasagna noodles and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender.
6. Make It Creamy:
• Remove the Parmesan rind and discard.
• Stir in the heavy cream for extra richness.
7. Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
• In a small bowl, mix the ricotta, Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, and remaining fresh parsley.
8. Serve:
• Ladle the soup into bowls and dollop a spoonful of the cheese mixture on top.
• Sprinkle with extra mozzarella, Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, and the reserved fresh parsley.
9. Enjoy!
• Serve with crusty bread for the ultimate cozy meal.