Lasagna Soup - Mom with a Plan

Ingredients

• 8 oz rotini or elbow pasta
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 sweet onion (diced)
• 2 tsp fresh oregano (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 (28) oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• salt & pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
• 8 oz ricotta
• 1/2 cup Parmesan (grated)
• salt & pepper (to taste)