Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup

2 tsp. olive oil

1 pound Italian sausage or Italian turkey sausage, casings removed

3 c. chopped onions

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 T. spaghetti seasoning

2 T. tomato paste

1 can fire roasted tomatoes

6 c. chicken stock

1/2 pound fusilli pasta

8 oz. ricotta cheese

1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated

1/4 tsp. salt

pinch of freshly ground pepper

2 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded

In a large dutch oven brown the Italian sausage with onion and garlic till cooked through. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken stock and spaghetti seasoning. Cover bring to a boil. Add in the pasta and just cook till the pasta is al dente. While the noodles are cooking in the broth, in a small bowl combine the parmesan cheese, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese. Stir well and set aside till serving. Once the pasta is cooked through it is time to serve. To serve place a 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture in the bottom of each soup bowl. Ladle the hot soup over the top and then sprinkle with parmesan cheese! Yummo!