Hearty Homemade Lasagna Soup Recipe for Cozy Comfort

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cups reginetti pasta or broken lasagna noodles (about 5 ounces)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 garlic cloves)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (low or no sodium)
• 4 cups beef broth (low or no sodium)
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese