One Pot Lasagna Soup

Makes 6 servings; 30 minutes total time

Ingredients

• 1 lb extra-lean ground beef

• 2 onions, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper

• 1 (650mL) jar marinara sauce

• 4 cups beef broth

• 2 cups dried mafalda pasta or rotini

• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese

• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

• Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

Instruction:

1) Saute ground beef in a large pot over med-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic, sauteeing another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

2) Add remaining ingredients except for cheeses and fresh herbs, stirring to combine then bringing to a boil. Place lid on pot and simmer for 20 minutes until pasta is cooked through.

3) Serve soup in large bowls, sprinkling mozzarella cheese overtop and topping with a dollop of ricotta. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, then serve and enjoy!

Storing:

Leftovers will last up to 5 days in the fridge. Store individual portions in glass bowls and reheat for 2-3 minutes in the microwave. You can also freeze this recipe up to 3 months - reheat right from frozen for 6-7 minutes in the microwave, stirring partway through.

NUTRITIONAL INFO: Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3mg