Step 1

In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and sausage until browned. Season with salt and pepper as you cook. Drain grease and remove meat from the pot.

Step 2

In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Toss in diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in minced garlic and cook for another minute or two.

Step 3

Stir in tomato paste, marinara sauce, spices, and broth. Return meat to pot.

Step 4

Bring to boil then add lasagna noodles (broken into 4ths) to pot and reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.  Add spinach, if using.

Step 5

In a small bowl, stir together mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta cheeses

Step 6

Ladle the hot soup into bowls, and dollop a scoop of the cheese mixture on top. Garnish with fresh basil