Dinner for 8
Lasagna Soup with mushrooms
Sausage, vegetables, tomatoes, pasta, and herbs simmer together before being topped with creamy cheeses and fresh basil.
$13.33for 4 servings
$3.33 per serving$13.33 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 100 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Italian or breakfast sausage$4.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.49Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.24Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.43Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 16 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.16Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 4 oz | $2.20Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.05Typical price |
| Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.04Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $26.66 | |
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.
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.
Swaps
- Italian or breakfast sausage for Chicken or turkey sausageabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
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