1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
6 cups beef broth
8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded mozzarella
¼ cup grated Parmesan
1 cup ricotta cheese
Fresh basil for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat oil and brown meat in a large pot. Drain fat.
Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
Add tomatoes, broth, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to boil.
Add broken lasagna noodles. Simmer 15–18 minutes until tender.
Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted.
Serve hot with a dollop of ricotta and basil on top.
Add broth when reheating to refresh leftovers.
Swap ground beef for turkey or sausage.
Freeze base without pasta for better texture.