Family Fun Lasagna Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casing removed1 pound ground beef2 onions, finely chopped˝ tsp garlic, minced2 tsp oregano1/4 tsp red pepper flakes2 Tbsp tomato paste1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes6 cups chicken broth2 bay leaves8 oz. fusilli pasta, uncooked˝ cup fresh basil, finely chopped8 oz. ricotta cheese˝ cup grated parmesan cheese2 cups shredded mozzarella cheeseSalt and Pepper to taste
Directions
1. In large stock pot, sauté sausage in oil until no longer pink. Break into pieces and drain.
2. Add onions to sausage and sauté another 6 minutes.
3. Add in garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and sauté another minute.
4. Add in tomato paste and sauté until paste is rusty brown.
5. Add tomatoes and their juice, broth and bay leaves. Bring to boil and simmer 30 minutes.
6. Add pasta and increase heat again. Boil pasta until al dente.
7. Discard bay leaves and add basil.
8. In a small bowl, mix ricotta, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, salt and pepper.
9. When serving, place a dollop of ricotta mixture in soup bowl. Spoon soup on top and enjoy.


Serving Size: Serves 8 as a meal

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HEATHER10561.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 565.6
  • Total Fat: 30.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 100.8 mg
  • Sodium: 1,331.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 35.1 g

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