Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 14 ounces crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce)
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 4 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 green bell pepper ( diced)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 lasagna noodles (broken into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh spinach (chopped)
  • toppings as desired (see notes for options )

Instruction

  • Cook sausage, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes (with juices), beef broth, green pepper, seasonings, and 1 cup of water.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
  • Break lasagna into pieces and add to the simmering soup. Simmer covered for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Remove from heat, stir in spinach and let soup rest 5 minutes.
  • Spoon into bowls and top as desired.