Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup

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Category: Steven's Recipes

Published on Monday, 09 December 2024 21:00

Written by Steven Fricke

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• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage or turkey Italian sausage

• 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

• 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce

• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes

• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

• 3 clove garlic, minced

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

• 8 ounces ziti or penne pasta

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  
  
  Directions

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  1.  Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon until browned; drain fat.
  2.  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.
  3.  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.
  4.  Stir together ricotta, Parmesan cheese, and basil in a small bowl.
  5.  Top servings with ricotta mixture. Serve hot and enjoy!