The Best Lasagna Soup

This is a fabulous hearty recipe for this cold February week - only made better with the right kitchen essentials.  

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning (or 1 tsp each oregano and basil)
• pinch chili / red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp groud pepper
• 2 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes or passatta
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups dried mafalda pasta, broken lasagna noodles, or rotini
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (garnish, optional)
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• Fresh parsley or basil (garnish, optional)

Method:

1. Saute ground beef in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes.
2. Add onions and garlic, sauteeing another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
   
3. Add remaining ingredients except for cheeses and fresh herbs, stirring to combine then bringing to a boil.
4. Place lid on pot and simmer for 20 minutes until pasta is cooked through.
   
5. Serve soup in large bowls, sprinkling mozzarella cheese overtop and topping with a dollop of ricotta.
6. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, serve and enjoy!

Recipe adapted from: The Girl on Bloor Blog (Thegirlonbloor.com IG @thegirlonbloor)