Description
A cozy, comforting dish that combines the flavorful goodness of Alfredo sauce with hearty Italian sausage and fresh herbs, all in a single pot.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 15 oz Alfredo sauce
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ground sausage to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Pour in chicken broth and water, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Add Alfredo sauce, broken lasagna noodles, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Stir in shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheese until melted and well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then remove from heat.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve with crusty bread or a side salad.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with mushrooms. You can also use any pasta you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian