Try the VIRAL Lasagna Soup Recipe

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in calories and provides a similar texture.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while cheddar is often less expensive.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet with olive oil, salt, and pepper over medium-high heat for about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring until browned.

Drain any grease from the meat by pushing it onto a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and add butter, diced onion, and diced carrot. Sauté for about 5 to 10 minutes until the veggies are translucent, stirring regularly.

In the last 2 minutes of sautéing, add minced garlic and stir it around.

Add vodka pasta sauce, tomato paste, dried herbs, fresh parsley, and chicken broth to the pot. Stir in the cooked meat.

Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes, stirring regularly.

Cook the pasta noodles separately until al dente, as they will continue to cook in the soup.

In a separate bowl, mix together mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, and any remaining fresh herbs for the cheesy topping.

To assemble, add a spoonful of cooked pasta to a bowl, ladle in the soup base, and top with a dollop of the cheese mixture. Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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