Lasagna Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups small shell pasta (shells, elbows, etc.)
1 (28 ounce) can tomato soup
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup small curd cottage cheese
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup canned diced tomato, undrained
3/4 cup roasted red pepper, diced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Preparation

In large soup pot, brown beef& sausage with onion.
Drain.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Add pasta to pot along with all remaining ingredients.
Heat through, stirring occasionally.
Serve with garlic bread& salad, if desired.