Dinner for 8

Lasagna Soup with mushrooms

Name: Lasagna Soup with mushrooms
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet italian sausage; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups yellow onion; 2 large carrots; 2 stalks celery; 16 oz crimini mushrooms; 2 tbsp fresh garlic; 1 tbsp italian seasoning; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 1 cup red wine; 8 oz tomato sauce; 1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes; parmesan cheese rind; 1 heaping tablespoon chicken flavored better than bouillon; 1 dried bay leaf; 1/4 tsp sugar; 3 cups dried campanelle pasta; 12 oz ricotta; 2 cups mozzarella; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 cup fresh basil; 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese

$13.33for 4100 minServes 8

Sausage, vegetables, tomatoes, pasta, and herbs simmer together before being topped with creamy cheeses and fresh basil.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Italian, 1 lb$4.49/lb typical	1 lb	$4.49Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 16 oz$0.08/oz typical	16 oz	$1.24Typical price
	Onions, 0.45 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.61Typical price
	Carrots, 0.4 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.43Typical price
	Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.43Typical price
	Mushrooms, 16 oz$0.40/oz typical	16 oz	$6.40Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.16Typical price
	Tomato paste and sauce, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Parmesan, 4 oz$0.55/oz typical	4 oz	$2.20Typical price
	Broth, 1 oz$0.07/oz typical	1 oz	$0.07Typical price
	Pasta, 11 oz$0.10/oz typical	11 oz	$1.05Typical price
	Cottage cheese, 12 oz$0.17/oz typical	12 oz	$2.04Typical price
	Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$26.66

Swaps

Swap italian for chickenabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

100 minstart to table
Involveddifficulty
8servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian High-protein Lunches Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$3.33 per serving$13.33 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb sweet italian sausage
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 cups yellow onion
2 large carrots
2 stalks celery
16 oz crimini mushrooms
2 tbsp fresh garlic
1 tbsp italian seasoning
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 cup red wine
8 oz tomato sauce
1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes
parmesan cheese rind
1 heaping tablespoon chicken flavored better than bouillon
1 dried bay leaf
1/4 tsp sugar
3 cups dried campanelle pasta
12 oz ricotta
2 cups mozzarella
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese

Steps

Cook the sausage in a large soup pot over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it up until it reaches 160 F.
Add the onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and garlic, then cook for 10 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, rosemary, wine, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bouillon, sugar, bay leaf, Parmesan rind, and 6 cups water.
Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 35 minutes.
Add the campanelle and cook for 12 to 14 minutes until tender, then remove the bay leaf and Parmesan rind.
Mix the ricotta, mozzarella, grated Parmesan, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl while the pasta cooks.
Top each bowl with the cheese mixture, shaved Parmesan, and basil.

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