Lasagna Soup | Food Stuff

Ingredients

• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 14-oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• Fresh basil, for garnish
• 4 ounces whole grain fusilli pasta
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 pound Italian sausage (casings removed if any)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 ounces ricotta
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste