# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 10.6 oz ground beef or plant-based substitute
02 - 3.5 oz Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 medium carrot, diced
06 - 1 celery stalk, diced
07 - 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
08 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
09 - 4 1/4 cups beef or vegetable broth
10 - 3.5 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped
→ Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Pasta
15 - 5.3 oz lasagne noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
→ Dairy
16 - 3.5 oz ricotta cheese
17 - 1.8 oz grated mozzarella cheese
18 - 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
→ Kimchi Crunch
19 - 5.3 oz kimchi, drained and chopped
20 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
21 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
22 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
# Directions:
01 - Heat a splash of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and sausage; cook for 5 minutes, stirring often and breaking up the meat until well-browned.
02 - Add diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
03 - Stir in tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until spices release their aroma.
04 - Pour in diced tomatoes and broth. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower to a gentle simmer.
05 - Add broken lasagne noodles and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally so the noodles do not stick, until pasta is al dente.
06 - Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 2 minutes, until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning as required.
07 - Heat sesame oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped kimchi; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly crispy, then stir in toasted sesame seeds and remove from heat.
08 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with a spoonful of ricotta, a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan, and a generous portion of kimchi crunch. Garnish with sliced spring onions.
