Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs hot Italian sausage or 2 lbs mild Italian sausage; 3 carrots, peeled and chopped (12 oz. total); 1 onion, peeled and chopped (12 oz.); 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 3 quarts fat-skimmed chicken broth; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 2 cups dried large shell pasta; 4 quarts spinach leaves, rinsed (about 12 oz.); salt and pepper; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 lbs hot Italian sausage or 2 lbs mild Italian sausage
3 carrots, peeled and chopped (12 oz. total)
1 onion, peeled and chopped (12 oz.)
4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3 quarts fat-skimmed chicken broth
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 cups dried large shell pasta
4 quarts spinach leaves, rinsed (about 12 oz.)
salt and pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Squeeze sausages from casings into an 8- to 10-quart pan over high heat and stir often, breaking them apart with a spoon, until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes.
2
Spoon out and discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan.
3
Add carrots, onion, and garlic; stir often until onion is limp, 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Add broth, tomatoes (including juice), beans, and basil and bring to a boil.
5
Add pasta, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is just tender to bite, about 10 minutes.
6
Skim and discard fat.
7
Stir in spinach and cook just until it is wilted, about 30 seconds.
8
Add salt and pepper to taste.
9
Serve soup from the pan, or pour into a tureen.
10
Offer parmesan cheese to add to taste.

963

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs hot Italian sausage or 2 lbs mild Italian sausage, 3 carrots, peeled and chopped (12 oz. total), 1 onion, peeled and chopped (12 oz.), 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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