Flavorful Italian Sausage and Spinach Pasta Soup Recipe
Meta Description: Warm up with our comforting Italian Sausage and Spinach Pasta Soup, featuring savory Italian sausage, tender spinach, and al dente pasta in a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly days!
Ingredients:
– 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 large onion, diced
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 6 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta (choose your preferred type)
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
– Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Directions:
1. In a large pot, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Once fully cooked, remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Add ditalini pasta to the pot and simmer until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.
5. Return the cooked sausage to the pot and add chopped spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts, roughly 2 minutes.
6. Off the heat, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated.
7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
Savor the comforting flavors of our Italian Sausage and Spinach Pasta Soup, a hearty dish that’s sure to warm both body and soul on chilly days. Enjoy the perfect blend of savory sausage, tender spinach, and creamy broth in every spoonful!
