Description
Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This rich and hearty soup combines savory Italian sausage, tender ditalini pasta, and fresh spinach in a creamy Parmesan broth that is both satisfying and delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an easy recipe that pleases all palates—making it ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete experience that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned; remove and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in the same pot for about 3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in drained tomatoes and cooked sausage.
- Add ditalini pasta; cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and chopped spinach; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg