Description
A delicious and hearty soup that captures the flavors of classic lasagna in a comforting, easy-to-make soup form. Perfect for a family meal with ground beef, bowtie pasta, and rich tomato flavors, topped with creamy cheeses and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil (or your preferred oil)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce or tomato puree
- 3 ounces tomato paste (equivalent to ¼ cup)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1–2 cups water (as needed for desired consistency)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta (uncooked)
Suggested Toppings (optional)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (about ½ cup)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (shaved, shredded, or freshly grated)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat a 4.5-quart soup pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and warm until it shimmers.
- Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the beef is fully cooked, stirring as needed. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and uncooked pasta.
- Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce to a medium simmer, cooking for 10-15 minutes until the pasta reaches your preferred texture. Stir frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking.
- Tip: Add more water or broth in small amounts as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Notes
- Add more water or broth in small amounts to adjust the consistency.
- You can use different pasta shapes such as penne or fusilli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg