Hearty Comfort: Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights

Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup – Easy DIY Recipes

Introduction

Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is the kind of heartwarming meal that combines the rich savoriness of sausage, the comforting bite of ditalini pasta, and a velvety Parmesan broth. This soup packs robust flavor from Italian herbs and sausage, while the ditalini makes every spoonful satisfyingly hearty. It’s an easy one-pot meal, perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner.

Ready in under an hour and brimming with comforting flavors, this Italian sausage ditalini soup is bound to become a favorite. Crowd-pleasing, simple to make, and oh-so-creamy—there’s every reason to make this next time you crave something soul-soothing and easy.

What Makes Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup Unique?

The secret to this soup’s allure is its marriage of creamy texture and bold Italian flavors. A splash of cream and a generous handful of grated Parmesan give every bite a silky richness, while the ditalini guarantees the perfect noodle-to-broth ratio. Browning Italian sausage with garlic and onions adds irresistible depth. This soup is more than a meal; it’s a big, cozy hug in a bowl.

Essential Prep: Chopping, Browning, Sautéing

Quick prep is the name of the game here. Speed up your veggie prep—dice onions, carrots, and celery in seconds using the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper. When it’s time for browning sausage and sautéing veggies, reach for the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch for excellent heat distribution and easy cleanup. For perfect crumbled sausage, use the Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher.

Building Creamy Flavor

Authentic flavor comes from great technique—after sautéing your base, deglaze your pan with broth before stirring in tender ditalini pasta and Italian herbs. When the pasta is just al dente, the magic happens: stir in half-and-half or heavy cream and a heap of freshly grated Parmesan. For incomparably smooth results, consider blending a bit of the soup using the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender—just enough to make it ultra-creamy while leaving plenty of texture.

Serving Suggestions for a Restaurant-Quality Bowl

Ladle the soup into bowls and finish with more shredded Parmesan, fresh basil, or cracked black pepper. This soup is ideal for meal prep—portion leftovers into Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for easy next-day lunches. Add a slice of crusty bread for dipping and a green salad on the side for a well-rounded Italian-inspired supper.

Nutritional Snapshot and Portion Guide

This recipe serves about six generous bowls. Each serving typically runs around 400–450 calories, delivering protein from the sausage, calcium from the Parmesan, and sustaining complex carbs from the ditalini. It’s satisfying enough for dinner but light enough to enjoy all year round.

Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup (Recap)

Bold Italian flavors, satisfying pasta, and a silky Parmesan broth make this soup a true crowd-pleaser. With easy prep and go-to pantry ingredients, you can bring a restaurant-worthy experience to your kitchen any night of the week.

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 ½ cups ditalini pasta (uncooked)
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch over medium-high. Add Italian sausage and break apart with the Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
  2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the same skillet. Sauté until veggies are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Add Italian herbs, red pepper flakes (if using), and ditalini pasta. Return sausage to the pot. Simmer 8–10 minutes, until ditalini is just tender.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in half-and-half or cream and Parmesan. Simmer gently 2–3 minutes more—do not boil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. (Optional) For extra creaminess, blend about 1 cup of soup in the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender and stir back in.
  7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh basil, parsley, and more Parmesan. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for easy reheating.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Enjoy a bowl of Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup—and savor all the flavor and comfort it brings, right from your own kitchen!

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