Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup: A Comforting Twist on a Classic (Print Version)
A rich one-pot Alfredo lasagna soup with sausage, tender noodles, Parmesan, mozzarella, and a spoonful of ricotta on top.
# Ingredients:
For the soup base
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 lb (450 g) mild Italian sausage, casings removed if needed
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1 small yellow onion, finely diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
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5 cups (1.2 L) low-sodium chicken broth
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8 oz (225 g) lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
For the Alfredo finish
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1 1/2 cups (360 ml) half-and-half
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4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, cubed and softened
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1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
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1 cup (115 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 cups (60 g) baby spinach, roughly chopped
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
For serving
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3/4 cup (185 g) whole-milk ricotta cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
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Extra black pepper and Parmesan
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and cooked through.
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Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer, add broken lasagna noodles, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring often, until just tender.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in half-and-half and cream cheese until the cream cheese melts and the broth looks smooth. Do not let the soup boil hard.
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Add Parmesan and mozzarella a handful at a time, stirring well after each addition. Stir in spinach and nutmeg and cook for 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
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Taste and add salt and black pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and top with ricotta, parsley, extra Parmesan, and black pepper.
# Notes:
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Serve immediately for the best noodle texture.
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Add warm broth when reheating because the soup thickens as it sits.
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For meal prep, cook the noodles separately and add them to bowls before serving.