Lasagna Soup

 Lasagna Soup

2 tbsp olive oil

1 lb ground beef 

1/2 onion, diced 

1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced 

4 cloves garlic, minced 

5 1/2 oz tomato paste

7 oz tomato sauce 

1 28 oz can diced tomatoes 

4 - 6 cups beef broth 

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper to taste 

4 oz Bow tie pasta  

Ricotta cheese 

Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add ground beef, onion, mushrooms and garlic sautéing until beef is cooked through, stirring and breaking up the ground beef. 

Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.  

Add pasta noodles and simmer until pasta is tender, approximately 15 minutes. 

Serve lasagna soup with  a dollop of ricotta cheese on top.