Hearty soup with lasagne noodles, smoked sausage, fresh spinach, creamy ricotta and robust tomato broth.
# Components:
→ 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
# Method steps:
01 - Warm olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add smoked sausage and cook for approximately 3 minutes until lightly browned.
02 - Incorporate diced onion and carrot (if using); sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
03 - Pour crushed tomatoes and broth into the pot. Sprinkle in basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
04 - Stir in broken lasagne noodles. Lower the heat and let soup simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are al dente.
05 - Fold spinach into the soup and cook for about 2 minutes until wilted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Transfer soup to serving bowls. Top each portion with ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan. Serve immediately while hot.
