Italian Sausage Ramen Bowl with Tomato Basil Broth

Ingredients

• 8 oz Italian sausage (mild or sweet), casings removed
• 2 packs Ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
• 1 cup Crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups Chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella pearls (or small fresh mozzarella balls)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Mince the garlic and roughly chop basil. Remove sausage from casings if needed. If using ramen packs, discard seasoning packets.

2. 2

   Cook (25 minutes): Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, 8–10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, dried basil, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook 8–10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add ramen noodles and simmer until tender, about 3–4 minutes. If needed, add a splash of water to loosen the broth.

5. 5

   Serve: Ladle ramen into bowls. Top with mozzarella pearls and fresh basil. Let stand 1 minute so the cheese warms.