Ingredients
lb ground beef
lb Italian sausage
1 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
8 cloves garlic, minced
cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp Calabrian chilis (more or less to taste)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
tsp red pepper flakes
tsp garlic powder
tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 tsp Knorr Roasted Beef Premium Flavor Base
4 cups water
1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (9–12 oz) package ravioli
cup heavy cream (room temperature)
2 cups fresh spinach
cup fresh basil, chopped
Parmesan cheese, for serving
Ricotta cheese, for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed. Remove the meat and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Calabrian chilis, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tomato paste darkens and becomes fragrant.
Stir in Knorr Roasted Beef Premium Flavor Base and 4 cups water until dissolved. Add the crushed tomatoes and return the cooked meat to the pot.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Add the ravioli directly to the soup and simmer 5–7 minutes, until tender and floating.
Lower the heat. Stir in the room temperature heavy cream and spinach. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, without boiling, until warmed through and the spinach is wilted.
Stir in fresh basil just before serving.
Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan and a dollop of ricotta, if desired.
Notes
For a milder soup, reduce Calabrian chilis to 1 tbsp and omit the red pepper flakes.
Use cheese, beef, or spinach ravioli; avoid overcooking so the pasta does not fall apart.
The base can be made 1–2 days ahead; add ravioli, cream, and spinach just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
