This Italian Sausage Pasta Soup is a one-pot comfort meal featuring savory sausage, tender pasta, and a rich tomato broth — a hearty dinner perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
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1 onion, diced
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2 carrots, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 bay leaf
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1½ cups small pasta (ditalini, elbows, shells)
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2–3 cups baby spinach or chopped kale
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: grated Parmesan, splash of cream
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add sausage, cook and crumble until browned. Remove and set aside.
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Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté 5–7 minutes.
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Stir in seasoning and red pepper flakes. Add tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
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Return sausage to pot. Simmer 10 minutes.
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Add pasta and cook until just tender (8–10 min).
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Stir in spinach and let wilt. Season with salt and pepper.
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Serve hot, topped with Parmesan or a swirl of cream if desired.