Easy and delicious lasagna soup

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

Italian sausage

3 cups

onion ((chopped) )

4 cloves

garlic ((minced))

2 tsp

dried oregano

1/4 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes

2 tbsp

tomato paste

29 oz

fire roasted diced tomatoes ((2 cans))

bay leaves

7 cups

water

cubes chicken bouillon ((or in place of water and bouillon 7 C chicken stock))

10 oz

whole grain extra wide egg noodles

1/2 cup

fresh basil leaves ((finely sliced))

salt and pepper

1 cup

low fat ricotta cheese

1/2 cup

parmesan ((shredded) )

1/4 tsp

sea salt

black pepper