Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage, deboned
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 quarts chicken stock
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup ditalini pasta
½ cup Parmesan cheese
½ tsp each dried basil, oregano
To taste: Salt and pepper
For garnish: Fresh parsley

How to Make Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

1. Brown Sausage: Brown sausage in oil, breaking up while cooking. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Cook onion and garlic in same pan until fragrant and translucent.
3. Simmer: Add tomatoes, stock, herbs and return sausage. Simmer gently.
4. Cook Pasta: Add pasta and cook until al dente per package instructions.
5. Finish: Stir in cream and Parmesan until melted. Season and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Can use any small pasta shape.
Cook pasta separately if making ahead.
Sweet or hot sausage works well.