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Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup Easy One Pot Dinner

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A hearty and comforting one-pot dinner made with Italian sausage, ditalini pasta, fresh spinach, and a creamy Parmesan broth. This quick 30-minute soup is rich, savory, and full of flavor. Ideal for cozy nights, family dinners, or meal prep, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that combines the ease of a one-pot meal with the elegance of an Italian classic.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • ¾ cup uncooked ditalini pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir well and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  5. Add the uncooked ditalini pasta. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
  7. Add the chopped spinach or kale and stir until wilted.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

 

 

Notes

  • Use fresh Parmesan for the best melt and flavor.

  • Avoid boiling after adding cream to prevent curdling.

  • Make it vegetarian by replacing sausage with white beans or mushrooms.

  • Make it gluten-free by substituting with gluten-free pasta.

  • Freeze the soup without pasta to avoid mushy texture upon reheating.

  • Add extra broth if the soup thickens too much during storage.

  • Adjust spice level by using spicy sausage or red pepper flakes.

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