Description
Comfort meets Italian cuisine in this creamy alfredo lasagna soup, blending hearty pasta layers with rich, velvety sauce. Cheese-lovers will savor each spoonful of this soul-warming dish that brings classic lasagna flavors into a comforting, one-pot meal you can easily enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground Italian sausage or ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 cups (32 fluid ounces) chicken broth
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 14.5 ounces can diced tomatoes
Pasta and Seasonings:
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Initiate the protein preparation by sautéing ground sausage or beef in a spacious pot with heated olive oil, methodically breaking down the meat until it achieves a uniform golden-brown coloration and complete doneness.
- Incorporate diced onions into the meat, gently sweating them until they transform into a translucent, softened state, then introduce minced garlic and allow its aromatic essence to permeate the mixture.
- Enrich the pot with chicken broth, velvety Alfredo sauce, and tomatoes, complementing the liquid base with a harmonious blend of dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Elevate the temperature to trigger a boiling point, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Fragment lasagna noodles directly into the simmering liquid, allowing them to cook progressively and absorb the multifaceted flavor profile, continuing to simmer until the pasta reaches an optimal tenderness.
- Gradually integrate shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously to facilitate a smooth, luxurious melding that transforms the soup into a creamy, indulgent experience.
- Transfer the soup into serving vessels, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley or basil for a vibrant finishing touch, and accompany with crusty garlic bread or a crisp side salad.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping ground sausage with turkey, chicken, or keeping it vegetarian with plant-based crumbles for dietary variety.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium broth and checking salt content in pre-made Alfredo sauce for health-conscious cooking.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller, bite-sized pieces for easier eating and more consistent soup texture, ensuring every spoonful has perfect noodle coverage.
- Prevent noodle overcooking by adding them slightly later in the cooking process and monitoring their tenderness to maintain ideal al dente consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg