Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage
  • 1 TB onion powder
  • 1 TB oregano
  • 4 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 TB tomato paste
  • 28 oz can diced roasted tomatoes
  • 6 c chicken stock
  • 1/2 c basil leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 16 oz bowtie pasta
  • 8 oz ricotta
  • 1/2 c parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • 1 c mozzarella (as garnish)

Instruction

  • Brown sausage in olive oil for 6-8 minutes. Add onion powder, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and stir.
  • Add diced tomatoes, basil, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook noodles according to packaged directions.
  • In a small bowl mix all cheese ingredients.
  • When noodles are done cooking, strain and add to the soup.
  • To serve, add a small dollop of the cheese mix to the bottom of your bowl and slowly add soup. Garnish with mozzarella and basil.