Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups rotini or mafaldini pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth; let simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
- Add rotini or mafaldini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese with salt, pepper, and chopped basil.
- Serve soup in bowls topped with dollops of the ricotta mixture and shredded mozzarella; garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with mushrooms and spinach. Add more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini to boost nutrition. Adjust seasonings to taste during cooking for optimal flavor balance.
