Hearty Lasagna Soup Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1-2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound ground beef
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1 large onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (15-ounce can) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 (15-ounce can) tomato sauce or tomato puree
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3 ounces tomato paste (approximately 1/4 cup)
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4 cups chicken broth
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1-2 cups water, for consistency adjustment
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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8 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta
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1/2 cup ricotta cheese
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2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately 1/2 cup)
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1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved, shredded, or grated
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
# Instructions:
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Heat a 4.5-quart soup pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and heat until shimmering.
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Add ground beef, onions, and garlic. Sauté until the beef is cooked through, stirring as needed. Drain excess fat, if necessary.
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Stir in diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and pasta.
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Increase heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce to a medium simmer, cooking for 10-15 minutes until the pasta is cooked to your liking. Stir frequently to prevent pasta from sticking.
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Add water or additional broth in small amounts to adjust the soup consistency, as desired.
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Optional: Add ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan to the whole soup after the soup has cooled slightly, or serve them on the side for individual portions. Garnish with fresh parsley.
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Cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator, or up to 90 days in the freezer. Reheat with additional water or broth to adjust consistency.
# Notes:
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For optimal texture, use sturdy pasta like bowtie, macaroni, rigatoni, or penne. Avoid lasagna noodles as they tend to disintegrate in leftovers.
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You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or Italian sausage without altering cooking steps.
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If desired, use canned crushed tomatoes for a thicker broth instead of diced tomatoes.
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In case of missing canned tomato products, substitute with a 24-ounce marinara sauce and 1 cup of water.
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When reheating leftovers, add broth or water as needed since pasta absorbs liquid upon cooling.