How to make it

  • In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • add the diced onions and saute' until softened.
  • add the garlic, red pepper, oregano and saute together for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato paste and saute until the paste turns brownish, about 3-4 minutes.
  • add the tomatoes with their juice
  • add the chicken broth
  • add the tomato sauce
  • add the two bay leaves
  • stir mixture well
  • turn up the heat and bring to a boil
  • reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes
  • during this time, add the sugar
  • add a little water if soup is too thick
  • after thirty minutes, add the mini farfalle pasta to soup
  • increase heat to medium high so the noodles will cook.
  • when pasta is done, discard bay leaves from soup
  • stir in the basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • when serving, add 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese on top
  • sprinkle with shredded mozzerella and parmesan cheese

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  • sugiewog 14 years ago
    sounds yummy , would be great in the winter with some good Italian bread! some meatballs might be good as well.
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