heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat

add sausage in bite size pieces and let brown (takes about five minutes)

add onion and cook until soft (about six minutes)

add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes, cook for a minute

add tomato paste and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, tomato paste should be a rusty color

add diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and chicken stock. bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes

add pasta to soup and cook to al dente or cook pasta seperately to avoid mushiness

while pasta cooks, combine all ingredients for cheese topping in a bowl

when soup is done, ladel into bowl and add a dolep of cheese topping.

finally enjoy!:)