Delicious and Comforting Wedding Soup Lasagna Recipe

This Wedding Soup Lasagna recipe combines the flavors of traditional Italian wedding soup with the comforting layers of a classic lasagna. It features tender meatballs, nutritious spinach, hearty pasta, and gooey cheese, all layered together with a flavorful broth. This dish is perfect for feeding a crowd or for freezing and enjoying throughout the week. It's a satisfying and delicious meal that will warm you up on cold nights.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup cooked small pasta (such as ditalini or small shells)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 8 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and beaten egg. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
3. Shape the meat mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
4. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer. Carefully add the meatballs and simmer for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.
5. Using a slotted spoon, remove the meatballs from the pot and set aside.
6. Add the baby spinach to the simmering broth and cook for about 2 minutes until wilted.
7. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside.
8. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the broth.
9. Place 2 lasagna noodles on top of the broth layer.
10. Spread a layer of meatballs, cooked pasta, and shredded mozzarella cheese over the lasagna noodles.
11. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, ending with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
12. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
13. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
14. Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

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