Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup

A pasta soup that is filling, quick, and easy to put together. Serve with a side salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 482 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 6 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup diced onion
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ cup ricotta cheese
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
• ¾ pound Italian sausage
• 5 ounces farfalle pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook Italian sausage and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat until sausage is browned and crumbly and onion is soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Mix in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add ricotta cheese and cook until ricotta is fully incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Step 3

Top each serving with 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil.