Lasagna Soup

This wonderful soup is great with or without the

noodles so if you are watching your carb intake just

leave the noodles out.  It comes together so quickly and

easily.  It is great for a weeknight meal.

I remember getting this out of a women's magazine years ago

but now I don't remember which one.  It is a family favorite.

Lasagna Soup

1 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage

1 large onion, chopped finely

4 cloves garlic, minced

28 oz. can crushed tomatoes

4 T. tomato paste

2 tsp. oregano, dried

6 C. chicken broth

2 bay leaves

6-8 oz. radiatore or curly noodles

8 oz. ricotta cheese

1/4 C. parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp. oregano

1/4 tsp. salt

In a large saucepan cook the meat with the onion and the garlic.

Drain excess oil if necessary.  Add the tomatoes and paste, the oregano,

broth and bay leaves.  Bring to a boil, then turn down and let simmer for

20-30 minutes.  Add 6-8 oz. radiatore noodles or whatever shape you

desire (these are radiatore) and cook until al dente.  

Meanwhile, mix the cheeses, the oregano and the salt in a bowl.

Set aside.

When the pasta is cooked, serve in bowls and top with a scoop

of cheese.  Garnish with fresh oregano or basil.  This is fresh

oregano that is already up in my garden so I used oregano.

I love the presentation with the cheese on top.  Some young

ones might prefer to skip the cheese.  The radiatore noodles are

really fun and everyone loves them but if you can't find those

just get some curly pasta.

The soup stands on its own

 with or without the noodles or the cheese.

I will be posting this with

Foodie Friday