Lasagna Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

ground beef (more or less to taste)

1 tbsp

olive oil

2 cups

yellow onion (chopped)

2 tsp

garlic (minced)

1 1/2 tbsp

fresh oregano (chopped (or 2 tsp dried))

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

2 tbsp

tomato paste

28 oz

diced tomatoes

bay leaves

6 cups

chicken stock

10 oz

fusilli pasta

1/2 cup

fresh basil (finely chopped)

1 pinch

salt (to taste)

1 pinch

black pepper (to taste)

8 oz

ricotta cheese

1/2 cup

parmesan cheese (grated or shredded)

1/4 tsp

salt

1 pinch

black pepper (to taste)

2 cups

mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp

fresh basil (chopped, for garnish (optional))