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Cozy One-Pot Creamy Lasagna Soup: 30-Minute Easy Dinner

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A quick and comforting one-pot soup that captures the soul of lasagna without the effort. Tender pasta, savory sausage, and a rich tomato-cream base come together in under 30 minutes for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot)
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup ditalini or broken penne pasta
  • Fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and crumbly. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion and cook until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release browned bits. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add ditalini or broken penne to the simmering soup. Stir well to prevent sticking and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cooked sausage. Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring constantly to prevent breaking. Let warm through for 2 minutes; do not boil.
  6. Remove pot from heat. Stir in half of the mozzarella and all of the parmesan. The residual heat will melt the cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Stir in fresh basil. Serve immediately, topped with remaining mozzarella or extra parmesan.

Notes

Do not boil the soup after adding cream and cheese to prevent separation. The pasta will continue to absorb liquid as it sits; add broth or water when reheating leftovers. For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with mushrooms or lentils and use vegetable broth.

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Keywords: lasagna soup, creamy soup, one pot dinner, easy weeknight meal, comfort food, Italian sausage soup, 30 minute dinner

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