Tomato Artichoke Lasagna Soup

Ingredients

• ½ pound lean ground beef
• ½ pound ground Italian sausage
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Bella Sun Luci Olive Oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 25 oz jar Bella Sun Luci Tomato & Artichoke Pasta Sauce
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 9 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves (optional)
• 10 ounces ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil, for serving