Description
A hearty and flavorful soup that captures the essence of lasagna in a low-carb, pasta-free dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the ricotta cheese until well combined, and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
For a lighter version, use lean ground beef. You can also add green veggies like zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg