Hearty Lasagna Soup

I just found this recipe in our small town newspaper and thought it sounded creative. And pretty delicious too! :)

Hearty Lasagna Soup

1 lb. ground beef                       1 1/2 cups uncooked mafalda or corkscrew shaped pasta

1/4 cup chopped onion              1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon minced garlic           1/4 cup Italian Seasoning

1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

3 1/2 cups Swanson Beef broth

1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz.)

Cook beef, onion, garlic and parsley in 3 qt. saucepan over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until beef is well browned, stirring often. Pour off fat.

Stir broth, tomatoes and Italian seasoning in saucepan and heat to a boil.

Stir pasta in saucepan. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in cheese. Serve with additional cheese, if desired.

Cost per recipe: $7.91                Cost per recipe serving: $1.97

*Cost calculations based on December 2008 National average prices.