Lasagne Soup Cheesy Garlic Toast (Printable)

Rich tomato lasagne soup with three cheeses, paired with golden garlic toast for dipping.

# Ingredient List:

→ Lasagne Soup

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
05 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
06 - 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
07 - 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - 8 ounces lasagne noodles, broken into pieces
12 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
13 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
14 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
15 - Salt, to taste
16 - Black pepper, to taste
17 - Fresh basil, for garnish

→ Cheesy Garlic Toast

18 - 1 small baguette or 4 slices Italian bread
19 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
20 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
21 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
22 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
02 - Add ground beef or sausage and cook, breaking up meat, until fully browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat as needed.
03 - Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, oregano, basil, and optional red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper.
04 - Bring mixture to a simmer. Add broken lasagne noodles. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, about 12–15 minutes.
05 - Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic. Spread mixture onto bread slices. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and chopped parsley. Arrange on a baking tray.
06 - Bake bread in oven for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
07 - Once noodles are tender, stir half of the mozzarella and Parmesan into the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls. Top each with a dollop of ricotta and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Garnish with fresh basil.
09 - Present soup hot alongside the cheesy garlic toast for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • All the flavor of lasagne in cozy soup form
  • Easy to make and perfect for family dinners
02 -
  • This soup contains gluten and dairy, so swap for alternatives if needed.
  • Cheese and bread may have extra allergens: check packaging if sensitive.
03 -
  • Break noodles into small pieces for easier serving.
  • Try swapping in provolone or fontina cheese for extra flavor.
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