Description
A comforting blend of rich tomato flavors, tender pasta, and gooey cheese that warms your soul on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- 1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- 2. Brown the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula (approximately 5 minutes). If desired, season with Italian seasoning during this step.
- 3. Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 4. Cook the Pasta: Once simmering, add the broken lasagna noodles. Stir occasionally as they cook according to package instructions (usually about 8–10 minutes).
- 5. Make It Creamy: Stir in cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the soup, transforming it into a creamy delight.
- 6. Serve: Ladle generous portions into bowls and top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg