Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage or ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta (penne or orzo)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the meat in a skillet and drain excess fat.
- Add meat, onion, garlic, marinara sauce, and broth to the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Stir in pasta during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Spoon soup into bowls and top with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute the meat with vegetarian options or use different pasta types.
- Adjust the cheese quantities to taste for more or less richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg