Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef (or sub 1/2 lb. ground sausage)
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
24 oz. marinara sauce
2 tsp. dried parsley
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
7 c. chicken (or vegetable) broth
9 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces (or 8 oz. pasta of choice)
2 c. fresh spinach leaves (optional)
10 oz. ricotta cheese
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
Instructions:
1. In a large pot over med.-high heat, cook ground beef (& sausage, if using) until browned. Season with salt & pepper as you cook. Drain grease and remove meat from the pot.
2. Add olive oil to pot and heat over medium heat. Sauté diced onions for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in minced garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato paste, marinara sauce, spices, and broth. Return meat to pot.
4. Bring to boil