Description
Comfort meets elegance in this one-pot wonder, Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup, blending Italian classic flavors into a soul-warming dish. Rich layers of pasta, cheese, and savory sauce invite you to savor each spoonful of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb / 454 grams) ground Italian sausage
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a spacious pot over medium flame and render the sausage until golden and crumbly, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, roughly 3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, dried basil, and oregano, raising temperature to generate a robust boil.
- Submerge broken lasagna noodles into the bubbling liquid, reducing heat to medium-low and allowing pasta to simmer and soften for 9-11 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Gently stream heavy cream into the mixture, creating a luxurious texture, then gradually fold in shredded mozzarella until completely melted and integrated.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring a harmonious flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming soup into deep bowls, garnishing with optional fresh basil leaves or additional cheese if desired, serving immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Swap Italian sausage with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or vegetarian sausage for a meat-free version that keeps the robust flavor profile.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and monitoring salt content during seasoning to create a heart-friendly dish.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces before adding to the pot for easier eating and more uniform soup texture, ensuring every spoonful has perfect pasta distribution.
- Enhance dairy-free adaptability by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream, maintaining the signature creamy consistency while accommodating lactose-intolerant diners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 401 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg