Pin It A comforting, deconstructed take on classic lasagne, served in a hearty soup with rich tomato flavor, tender pasta, and creamy cheese, accompanied by golden cheesy garlic toast for dipping.
I first made this for a chilly weekend, and everyone loved dunking the warm cheesy garlic toast into the hearty soup. Even picky eaters scraped their bowls clean!
Ingredients
- Olive oil: For sautéing the veggies.
- Onion: Adds aromatic sweetness.
- Garlic: Boosts flavor, used in both soup and toast.
- Ground beef (or Italian sausage): For a hearty base; swap with plant-based meat for vegetarian.
- Tomato paste: Deepens the tomato flavor.
- Canned crushed tomatoes: Makes the soup rich and robust.
- Chicken or vegetable broth: Adds body and flavor.
- Dried oregano: Classic Italian herb.
- Dried basil: Essential for lasagne flavor.
- Crushed red pepper flakes: Optional kick of heat.
- Lasagne noodles: Broken for easy eating.
- Mozzarella cheese: Melty and creamy in both soup and toast.
- Parmesan cheese: Adds savory notes.
- Ricotta cheese: Dolloped on top for creaminess.
- Salt and black pepper: Season to taste.
- Fresh basil: For garnish.
- Baguette or Italian bread: Base for cheesy garlic toast.
- Unsalted butter: Softened for spreading.
- Fresh parsley: Adds color to toast.
Instructions
- Start Soup:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Brown Meat:
- Add ground beef. Cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain extra fat if needed.
- Simmer Base:
- Stir in tomato paste. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, oregano, basil, and pepper flakes. Season and bring to a simmer.
- Add Pasta:
- Add broken lasagne noodles. Simmer, stirring, until noodles are tender, about 13 minutes.
- Prepare Toast:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Mix soft butter and garlic. Spread on bread, top with mozzarella and parsley. Place on tray.
- Bake Toast:
- Bake bread for 8 minutes, until cheese is golden.
- Finish Soup:
- Stir half the mozzarella and Parmesan into soup. Taste and season.
- Serve:
- Ladle soup into bowls, dollop ricotta, sprinkle remaining cheese, and garnish with basil. Serve hot with garlic toast.
Pin It My family loves gathering for this meal, especially when everyone dips crispy garlic toast into the soup and shares stories around the table.
Required Tools
Large soup pot, wooden spoon, baking tray, oven, bread knife, ladle.
Nutritional Information
Each serving has about 680 calories, 33 g fat, 58 g carbs, and 37 g protein.
Allergen Information
The recipe contains wheat (gluten) and milk (dairy); check cheese and bread labels for additional allergens.
Pin It This lasagne soup is comforting and playful. Serve it with plenty of garlic toast and enjoy together!
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I prevent my lasagne noodles from sticking together in the soup?
Stir the noodles occasionally while simmering to keep them separated and ensure even cooking.
- → Can I make this soup vegetarian?
Yes, substitute plant-based ground meat or omit meat and add more vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- → What cheeses work best for the topping?
Mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta offer great flavor and creaminess; provolone or fontina are tasty alternatives.
- → Can I use different types of bread for the garlic toast?
Absolutely. A baguette or thickly-sliced Italian bread both yield excellent results; try gluten-free options if needed.
- → How do I store leftovers?
Cool the soup before refrigerating. Store separately from garlic toast to keep bread crisp. Reheat gently.
- → What wine pairs well with this meal?
A light, fruity red wine such as Chianti complements the hearty tomato and cheese flavors beautifully.