Italian Sausage Soup Supper and Pasta Morph Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage Soup Supper and Pasta Morph
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Italian sausage; 2 medium onions, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 small fennel bulbs, fennel fronds removed, cored, and thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 (14-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes and their juice; 1 cup uncooked small pasta such as tubetinni; 1 (14-ounce) can canellinni beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped Italian parsley leaves; Coarse ground salt and cracked pepper; Pasta Morph, recipe follows; 1 pound pasta, cooked to al dente, reserve 1 cup cooking water; Reserved sausage, onion, and fennel mixture; Salt and coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs; 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

1 pound Italian sausage
2 medium onions, peeled and cut into chunks
2 small fennel bulbs, fennel fronds removed, cored, and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes and their juice
1 cup uncooked small pasta such as tubetinni
1 (14-ounce) can canellinni beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped Italian parsley leaves
Coarse ground salt and cracked pepper
Pasta Morph, recipe follows
1 pound pasta, cooked to al dente, reserve 1 cup cooking water
Reserved sausage, onion, and fennel mixture
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan

1
Remove the sausage from the casing.
2
Place in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
3
Turn heat to medium, cook, stirring constantly until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Drain on paper towels to remove excess fat.
5
Add onions, fennel, garlic and fennel seeds, toss to combine.
6
Cover and cook, stirring every few minutes until fennel and onions begin to soften, about 12 to 15 minutes.
7
At this point remove 1/2 of the mixture and reserve it for the Pasta Morph.
8
Add chicken broth and tomatoes to the remaining sausage/fennel mixture.
9
Break tomatoes apart with spoon.
10
Bring to a boil, add pasta.
11
Bring back to boil again, reduce to a strong simmer.
12
Cook 8 minutes or until pasta is almost done.
13
Add cannelinni beans and parsley.
14
Cook until flavors have come together and pasta is cooked through.
15
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
16
Toss the pasta and reserved sausage mixture in a large bowl.
17
Add heated pasta water, a little at a time, until a sauce consistency is achieved.
18
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
19
Top with bread crumbs and cheese.

1132

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

103

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Italian sausage, 2 medium onions, peeled and cut into chunks, 2 small fennel bulbs, fennel fronds removed, cored, and thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage Soup Supper and Pasta Morph 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 Soup Supper and Pasta Morph

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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