Dinner for 6
Lasagna Soup with ground beef
Ground beef, broken lasagna noodles, marinara, tomatoes, spinach, and cheeses simmer together in one comforting soup.
$11.62for 4 servings
$2.91 per serving$11.62 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersLunchesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.26Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 36 oz | $2.52Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 24 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.02Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.43 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 1/3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 10 lasagna noodles
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (optional)
- 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic for 4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper, then brown for 6 to 8 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, marinara sauce, and diced tomatoes, then bring the soup to a boil.
- Break the lasagna noodles into the pot, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the spinach and basil, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Top each bowl with cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan, if using.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
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