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1 lb Italian sausage
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes
8 ounces ditalini pasta
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil
Place the sausage in a large dutch oven or pot. Brown and crumble the sausage until cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
Stir in the onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and cook 1-2 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and stir for 1 minute.
Pour in the petite diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and pasta. Make sure the pasta is covered by the broth. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 8 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
Turn the heat down to medium. Stir in the cream cheese and parmesan cheese. Cook another 5 minutes or until the cream cheese melts.
When serving, top with fresh basil.
Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1596mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 643IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg