Ingredients

• 1 lb. Kentucky Cattlemen's Ground Beef
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• 1 medium Yellow Onion, diced
• 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. Tomato Paste
• 1 (24 oz.) Jar Marinara Sauce
• 2 tbsp. Parsley
• 1/2 tsp. Oregano
• 1 tsp. Basil
• 7 cups Beef Broth
• 8-10 Lasagna Noodles, broken into pieces
• 2 cups of Spinach (optional)

Cheese Mixture:

• 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
• 1/2 cup of Parmesan
• 10 oz. Ricotta Cheese

​Instructions

1. Cook ground beef over medium-high heat, season with salt and pepper. Drain excess grease as needed.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté.
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add marinara sauce, beef broth, parsley, oregano, and basil. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
5. Stir in broken lasagna noodles. Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes and stir occasionally until noodles are tender.
6. (Optional) Stir in the spinach until it is wilted.
7. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Serve. Ladle hot soup into bowls, top with cheese mixture, and garnish with parsley and parmesan if desired.