Description
If you’re looking for a cozy, hearty dinner idea that’s both satisfying and easy to make, this Sausage and Tomato Pasta Soup is the one. With bold Italian sausage, creamy tomato broth, and tender pasta shells, it’s everything you want in a comforting one-pot meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners, quick lunches, or when you just need a warm hug in a bowl. This easy recipe is made with pantry staples and comes together in under 40 minutes—great for those searching for easy dinner ideas, quick soup recipes, or comfort food that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup small pasta shells
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add olive oil if needed. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the diced tomatoes with juices and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
5. Stir in the pasta shells. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
6. Return the sausage to the pot. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes to combine flavors.
7. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Let the soup rest for a few minutes off the heat to thicken slightly.
9. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use fire-roasted diced tomatoes for extra depth of flavor.
To keep pasta from overcooking, slightly undercook it if you’re storing leftovers.
For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or dairy-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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