Description
Warm up chilly evenings with this Parmesan Pasta Soup with Sausage, where creamy broth meets savory Italian sausage and tender pasta. This hearty dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, promising an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for more. Ready in under an hour, it’s a simple yet satisfying meal that delivers warmth and comfort in every spoonful.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or shells)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion, carrots, celery, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and crumbled sausage; cook until the sausage is browned and fully cooked.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil while scraping any bits from the bottom for extra flavor.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted; add spinach or kale last until wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg