Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until fragrant and translucent.
- Pour in broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta; stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Ladle soup into bowls, dollop ricotta, sprinkle mozzarella, and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra spice.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: High-protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg