Description
Warm up with a bowl of Italian Sausage Pasta Soup, a comforting dish that combines the robust flavors of spicy Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and hearty pasta in a savory tomato-based broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup uncooked pasta (like ditalini)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Stir in oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute.
- Add undrained diced tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil then simmer.
- Stir in uncooked pasta; cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Return cooked sausage to the pot along with fresh spinach; cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg