Hearty soup with smoked sausage, tender lasagne noodles, creamy cheese, and spinach in a tomato broth.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 10 oz smoked sausage, sliced into half-moons
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 7 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped
05 - 1 medium carrot, diced (optional)
→ Pasta
06 - 5 oz lasagne noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
→ Liquids
07 - 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
08 - 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
→ Dairy
09 - 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Spices & Herbs
12 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
16 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add smoked sausage and cook until lightly browned, approximately 3 minutes.
02 - Add diced onion and carrot (if using); sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
03 - Pour in canned crushed tomatoes and broth. Add dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring contents to a boil.
04 - Add broken lasagne noodles to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 12 to 15 minutes or until noodles are al dente.
05 - Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Ladle soup into individual bowls. Top each portion with a spoonful of ricotta, a sprinkle of mozzarella, and grated Parmesan. Serve immediately while hot.
