Swiss-Italian Lasagna Soup | Dinner DeeAs

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese lowers fat while maintaining creaminess.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and healthier.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat.

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: bulk sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in calories.

Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cook until browned, breaking apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth, mixing well.

Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, then bring to a simmer.

Add cooked lasagna noodles to the pot, stirring to combine.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese with chopped fresh basil, salt, and pepper.

Ladle soup into bowls and top with a dollop of ricotta mixture.

Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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