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Ingredients
- For The Soup:
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs. or 20 oz. pkg. regular or turkey Italian sausage
- 3 cups chopped onions
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 TB tomato paste
- 28 oz. regular or petite diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 48 oz. chicken stock
- 8 oz. (about 2 1/2 cups) rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- salt & pepper, to taste
- For The Cheesy Yum:
- 8 oz. ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- pinch of pepper
- Additional Cheesy Yum:
- 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
Details
Servings 8
Adapted from afarmgirlsdabbles.com
Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking up into bite sized pieces, & brown for about 5 minutes. Add onions & cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, & red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste & stir well to incorporate. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the tomato paste turns a rusty brown color. Add diced tomatoes, bay leaves, & chicken stock. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, & simmer for 30 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the cheesy yum by combining the ricotta, Parmesan, salt, & pepper in a small bowl. Add basil to soup just before serving. To serve, add a dollop of cheesy yum to bowls, sprinkle mozzarella on top, add pasta, then soup. Freeze leftovers.
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