Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup

This pasta soup with Italian sausage and farfalle noodles makes a complete meal when served alongside some crusty bread and a green side salad.

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

Ingredients

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

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

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

Step 3

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