Our Family Recipes

• 1 lb. Ground Beef
• 1 Medium Onion, Diced
• 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 Can Diced Tomatoes – 14.5oz
• 1 Can Crushed Tomatoes – 14.5oz
• 4 Cups Chicken Broth
• Salt & Peper to taste
• 2 tsp. dried Oregano
• 1 tsp. dried Basil
• 8-10 Lasagna Noodles, broken up as desired
• 1/4 Heavy Cream
• 2c Mozzarella Cheese
• 1.5c Ricotta Cheese
• 3/4c Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 1 tsp. Garlic salt
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat a large pot on medium to medium-high heat.
2. Brown ground beef.
3. Add onion and garlic, sauté w/beef.
4. Add tomatoes and broth, stir to combine.
5. Add salt, pepper, basil, and oregano.
6. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, add noodles. Cook until noodles are done.
7. Turn heat down to lowest setting.
8. Add heavy cream, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
9. Let simmer a few minutes. Serve in bowls with cheese topping.

Instructions for Cheese Topping

1. In a medium bowl, combine remaining mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta cheeses and stir to combine. Season with garlic salt.
2. Add a dallop of cheese topping to the individual bowls of soup.
3. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Enjoy!