2 tsp. olive oil
1lb Italian sausage (mild or sweet)
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2t crushed red pepper flakes
2T tomato paste
1 (28oz) diced tomatoes, Italian Style
2 bay leaves
6 c. chicken stock
8 oz. lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
3T finely chopped fresh basil leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 oz. ricotta
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
pinch of freshly ground pepper
1c shredded mozzarella cheese