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Ingredients
Soup:
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 ½ pounds bulk Italian sausage
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3 cups chopped onion
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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6 cups chicken stock
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2 (15 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
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2 bay leaves
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1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta
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½ cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cheesy Yum:
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8 ounces ricotta cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until slightly brown and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 6 minutes.
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Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes to pot; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook and stir until brick-red colored, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add chicken stock, diced tomatoes, and bay leaves to a pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes. Add rotini to pot; cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Stir in basil; season soup with salt and black pepper.
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Stir ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 pinch black pepper in a bowl until combined.
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Dollop ricotta mixture in bottom of a soup bowl; sprinkle some mozzarella cheese over top, then ladle in soup to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
520 | Calories |
26g | Fat |
40g | Carbs |
29g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 520 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 26g | 34% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 56% |
Cholesterol 65mg | 22% |
Sodium 1919mg | 83% |
Total Carbohydrate 40g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 29g | 59% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
Calcium 407mg | 31% |
Iron 3mg | 15% |
Potassium 468mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.