# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 5 oz Italian sausage, casing removed
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 large carrot, diced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
→ Liquids
08 - 3 1/3 cups beef or vegetable broth
09 - 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
10 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Pasta
15 - 7 oz lasagne noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
→ Cheese Mixture
16 - 7 oz ricotta cheese
17 - 3.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
18 - 1.8 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
20 - 1 small jalapeño, finely diced, optional
→ Garnish
21 - Extra chopped parsley
22 - Sliced jalapeños
23 - Additional grated Parmesan cheese
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage; cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, carrot, red bell pepper, and chopped jalapeños to the pot. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
03 - Stir in tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes if desired, salt, and black pepper. Cook stirring for 1 minute.
04 - Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes to develop flavors.
05 - Add broken lasagne noodles to the pot. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
06 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, chopped fresh parsley, and finely diced jalapeño if using. Stir until fully blended.
07 - Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if necessary. Remove the pot from the heat.
08 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Top each portion with a generous dollop of the cheesy jalapeño mixture and garnish with chopped parsley, sliced jalapeños, and additional Parmesan as desired. Serve immediately.
