Lasagna Ramen Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2 cups tomato-based pasta sauce
• 4 (3 ounce) packages instant ramen noodles, beef flavor
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Grated parmesan cheese, to taste
• 4 sprigs fresh basil, leaves picked and torn

Directions:

1. Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add oil. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up pieces until well-crumbled and brown. Add onion and cook until translucent and soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic.
2. Add red wine, scraping up and dissolving any brown bits from bottom of pot. Cook until almost dry.
3. Add pasta sauce, 6 cups water, and all 4 ramen seasoning packets. Stir well and bring to simmer.
4. Add ramen noodles and cook 3 minutes or until noodles reach preferred doneness. Portion noodles into individual bowls. Ladle in soup.
5. Top with dollops of ricotta, a scattering of mozzarella, and a sprinkle of parmesan. Garnish with torn basil leaves.