In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef or Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon dried basil, 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, 4 cups beef broth
Stir in broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
8 ounces lasagna noodles
In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream.
15 ounce container ricotta cheese, 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 0.25 cup heavy cream
Gently stir the ricotta mixture into the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
salt and pepper
Ladle Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Enjoy!
fresh basil
