Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup
Warm up with a hearty and flavorful bowl of Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup—a comforting one-pot meal perfect for cozy nights or family dinners. Packed with savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, and nutrient-rich spinach, this soup is brimming with bold flavors and satisfying textures. Aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery are sautéed to perfection, then simmered in a rich tomato broth elevated with dried Italian seasoning and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Quick and easy to prepare in just 50 minutes, this soul-soothing recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and serves as a complete meal when paired with crusty bread. Don’t forget the finishing touch: a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for that irresistible Italian touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrot (peeled and diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini, elbow, or small shells)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, for garnish)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked sausage with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Add the browned sausage back to the pot along with the dried Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, if using. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Stir in the small pasta and cook uncovered according to the pasta package instructions (usually 7-10 minutes), until tender.
Add the chopped spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese. Optionally, provide crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.6 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.7 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 415 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 12675 mg | 551% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.0 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.3 g | ||
| Protein | 175.5 g | 351% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2122 mg | 163% | |
| Iron | 24.9 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 6728 mg | 143% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
