A pasta soup that is filling, quick, and easy to put together. Serve with a side salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
482 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Cook Italian sausage and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat until sausage is browned and crumbly and onion is soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.
Step 2
Mix in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add ricotta cheese and cook until ricotta is fully incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Step 3
Top each serving with 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil.
Ingredients
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
6 cups chicken broth
½ cup diced onion
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
