Lasagna Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1lb. Italian sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tbsp. Botticelli Cooking Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp. Botticelli Minced Garlic
• 1 Jar Botticelli Grilled Pepper Pasta Sauce
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp. + 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, divided
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 9 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• 10 oz. ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh basil, for garnish

PREPARATION

1. Add the cooking olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. When hot, add in the onions and saute until soft and fragrant.
2. Add the garlic and saute for 1 more minute.
3. Add in the Italian sausage and cook until browned. Make sure to break apart the sausage as it browns to achieve a crumble texture.
4. Add in the red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning and some salt and pepper.
5. Stir in tomato paste, grilled pepper pasta sauce and broth.
6. Bring to a boil then add in the broken lasagna noodles. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are done.
7. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan and remaining 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning.
8. Ladle the soup into bowls, and top with a scoop of the cheese mixture.
9. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!