Creamy Parmesan Pasta Soup with Italian Sausage
Warm up your evenings with this creamy Italian sausage pasta soup, loaded with tender pasta, savory sausage, and rich Parmesan. Perfect for cozy dinners, weeknight meals, or anytime you crave comfort food that’s both hearty and satisfying.
Why You’ll Love This Soup:
High in protein from Italian sausage keeps you full and energized.
Packed with flavor from Parmesan, garlic, and Italian herbs.
Comforting and creamy ideal for cold nights or family gatherings.
Quick and easy ready in under 45 minutes.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces short pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Directions:
Heat the Oil & Cook Sausage: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles.
Sauté Onion & Garlic: Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook 3–4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Add Broth & Tomatoes: Pour in chicken broth, water, and diced tomatoes with juices. Stir well.
Season & Simmer: Add dried basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors.
Cook Pasta: Stir in pasta and cook 8–10 minutes, until al dente.
Make Creamy: Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese melts and soup becomes creamy.
Season with salt and pepper.
Garnish & Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy this rich, comforting, and cheesy pasta soup!
Nutritional Info:
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 40 mins
Servings: 6
Approx. 350 kcal per serving
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Warm up with this creamy Parmesan pasta soup with Italian sausage a hearty, cheesy, and comforting meal perfect for family dinners or cozy nights!
