INGREDIENTS
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2 tsp. olive oil
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1-1/2 lbs. Italian sausage
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3 c. chopped onions
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tsp. dried oregano
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1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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2 tbsp. tomato paste
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1 28-oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes
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2 bay leaves
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6 c. chicken stock
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8 oz. mafalda or fusilli pasta
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1/2 c. finely chopped fresh basil leaves
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salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Ingredients for the Cheesy Yum:
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8 oz. ricotta
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1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 tsp. salt
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pinch of freshly ground pepper
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Additional Cheesy Yum:
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese