Stovetop Lasagna Soup Easiest Comfort Food Ever

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings (450g)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup) (150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons) (10g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (2.5ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) (1ml)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794g)
• 6 cups chicken broth (1.4L)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (5g)
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 6 lasagna noodles, broken into 1-inch pieces (85g)
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese (425g)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25g)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.5g)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1.5g)
• Fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
• Extra grated Parmesan cheese (optional)