Lasagna Soup - Chew Nibble Nosh

Ingredients

• 2 cups small noodles, like mini Farfalle or Rotini
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small sweet onion, chopped
• 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (24 oz) jar pasta sauce. (I used Classico Tomato-Basil)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil, plus more for garnish
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• ricotta cheese, for topping finished soup