Description
This Sausage and Tomato Pasta Soup is the perfect comfort dish for busy nights or cozy weekends. With hearty Italian sausage, tender pasta, and a creamy tomato broth, it’s a one-pot wonder that satisfies every craving. Ideal for quick dinners, family meals, or even make-ahead lunches. Think of it as a mashup between your favorite pasta dish and a rich, soul-warming soup — full of flavor and incredibly easy to make. A must-try for those searching for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, family-friendly meals, or a comforting cold-weather soup. It’s also perfect for those looking for dinner ideas, easy pasta soups, or cozy food ideas that work for any season.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups small pasta (shells or ditalini)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Break into crumbles. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add diced onion. Cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute.
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and mix well.
4. Pour in chicken broth, add the cooked sausage, and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 8–10 minutes, depending on the type.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with Parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve hot!
Notes
Use spicy Italian sausage if you like more heat in your soup.
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
If making ahead, cook the pasta separately to avoid soggy leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy recipe, pasta soup, sausage tomato soup, comfort food, dinner ideas, one-pot meal