Skinny Lasagna Soup

1 pound (96%) extra lean ground beef or lean ground turkey, see shopping tips

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced

3 cups zucchini, sliced

1½ cups onions, chopped

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (14 oz) jar pasta or pizza sauce, such as Barilla, Prego, Ragu or Classico

1 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning

⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Black pepper, to taste

5 dry whole grain or whole wheat lasagna noodles, broken into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups dry noodle pieces)

2 cups fresh spinach leaves

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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