2 tsp olive oil
1 pounds sausage
1 large yellow onion--chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ t. salt
2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp, red pepper flakes
1 small can tomato paste
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
6 cups water
2 bay leaves
13 oz. whole grain penne pasta
1/2 tsp. sweet basil flakes
Pepper to taste
Cheese Mixture
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 15 oz. container of part skim ricotta cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
1. In a large pot brown sausage and onion in olive oil. Add garlic, salt, oregano, and red pepper flakes and sauté for another minute. Add tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, water, and bay leaves. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 min.
2. Add the pasta, then cook till pasta done. Discard bay leaves, stir in basil. Salt and pepper to taste.
3. Mix the cheeses together. Then place a spoonful of mixture in bottom of bowl. Ladle the soup on top. Makes about 13 cups.
