White Lasagna Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
• Additional Parmesan cheese, for serving