Dinner for 8

Lasagna Soup with italian

Name: Lasagna Soup with italian
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 lasagna noodles; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 lb ground italian sausage; 1/2 lb 80/20 ground beef; 1 yellow onion; 6 cloves garlic; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste; 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tsp italian seasoning; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 8 oz low moisture mozzarella; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional); 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional)

$9.73for 440 minServes 8

Ground sausage and beef simmer with tomatoes, broth, broken noodles, and Italian seasoning in one pot.

Photo: themodernproper.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Ramen and Asian noodles, 8 oz$0.18/oz typical	8 oz	$1.44Typical price
	Italian, 1 lb$4.49/lb typical	1 lb	$4.49Typical price
	Ground beef, 0.5 lb$5.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$2.75Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.45Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 34 oz$0.08/oz typical	34 oz	$2.72Typical price
	Tomato paste and sauce, 14 oz$0.10/oz typical	14 oz	$1.40Typical price
	Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$19.46

Swaps

Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap italian for chickenabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian Budget Family Lunches Dinners One-pot Back to school Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.43 per serving$9.73 for 4

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Ingredients

8 lasagna noodles
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb ground italian sausage
1/2 lb 80/20 ground beef
1 yellow onion
6 cloves garlic
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
4 cups chicken broth
2 tsp italian seasoning
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 tsp fennel seeds
8 oz low moisture mozzarella
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional)

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the sausage, beef, and onion until browned.
Stir in the garlic and fennel seeds, and cook for 1 minute.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil.
Break the lasagna noodles into the pot and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until tender.
Stir in the mozzarella until melted, then check that the meat reaches 160°F.
Top each portion with parmesan and parsley if using.

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