Description
This hearty Sausage and Tomato Pasta Soup is the ultimate comfort meal, featuring flavorful Italian sausage, tender pasta, and a rich tomato base finished with cream and Parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, it’s quick to make, easy to customize, and perfect for meal prep. A family-friendly dinner loaded with flavor and warmth.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup small pasta (ditalini, elbow, or similar)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if desired.
2. Add diced onion and garlic to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to develop flavor.
3. Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
4. Stir in pasta and cook according to package directions until tender, usually 7-10 minutes.
5. Stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan and optional chopped parsley or basil.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, omit the cream and Parmesan. The soup will still be rich thanks to the sausage and tomatoes.
To freeze, cook the soup without pasta. Add cooked pasta when reheating to avoid mushiness.
If using spicy sausage, adjust seasoning after adding cream to keep the balance right.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg