In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and sausage until browned. Drain grease and remove meat from the pot.
In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Toss in diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes.
Add in minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste, cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add in marinara sauce, spices, and broth.
Return meat to pot.
Bring to boil then add broken lasagna noodles to pot and reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles.
are tender.
For ricotta topping:
In a small bowl, stir together pepper, Italian seasoning, olive oil, and ricotta cheese.
Ladle the hot soup into bowls, and dollop a scoop of the ricotta mixture on top.
Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!