Hearty Italian Lasagna Soup – My Food Plans

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish