Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk I talian sausage or turkey Italian sausage
• 0.5 cups onion
• 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cans tomato sauce , 8-ounce
• 1 can diced tomatoes , 14.5-ounce
• 0.5 cups green bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons talian seasoning
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper
• 8 ounces ziti or penne pasta
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 0.5 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cups chopped fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon until browned; drain fat.

3. 3

   Add sausage mixture to a 4- to 5-quarts slow cooker. Add broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic, and crushed red pepper.

4. 4

   Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High 3 to 4 hours. If using Low, turn to High. Add pasta; cover and cook for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir together ricotta, Parmesan cheese, and basil in a small bowl.

6. 6

   Top servings with ricotta mixture. Serve hot and enjoy!