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Cheesy Sausage & Ricotta Pasta 🍝 This pasta is so easy to make and I love that it’s family-friendly and perfect for busy weeknights! 🍝❤️ Follow for more easy dinner ideas! Ingredients 🛒 * 3 tbsp olive oil * 12 oz Italian sausage * 4 garlic cloves, minced * 1 tsp dried oregano * ½ tsp Italian seasoning * Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional * 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices * 2 bay leaves * 2 tsp kosher salt * 12 oz small pasta * 2 cups water * 15 oz whole-milk ricotta * Fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces * Grated Parmesan * Freshly ground black pepper * Fresh basil, sliced Instructions 1. Brown the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it apart, for 5–7 minutes. 2. Add the seasonings: Add garlic, oregano, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute. 3. Make the sauce: Add the 28 oz can of diced tomatoes with all the juices, bay leaves, and salt. Lightly mash some of the tomatoes. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. 4. Cook the pasta: Add the uncooked pasta and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer, reduce to medium-low, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Add a splash of water if needed. 5. Once the pasta is tender, remove the bay leaves. Stir in some mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy. 6. Spoon the ricotta over the pasta and add more mozzarella and Parmesan on top. Cover and cook on low for 3–5 minutes, until everything is warm and melty. 7. Finish with black pepper and fresh basil #EasyRecipe #DinnerIdeas #easydinnerideas #dinnerinspo #familydinner Dinner ideas, easy quick dinner recipes, healthy dinner ideas, family dinner ideas, weeknight dinners, 30-minute meals, one-pan dinners, sheet pan dinners, high-protein dinners, chicken dinner ideas, ground beef dinner ideas, pasta dinner recipes,