Italian Ditalini Soup
Hi, I’m Brooke! You have probably seen me on Social Media as Meals and Munchies. I’m a busy stay at home mom who loves sharing easy, family-friendly meals that come together fast—because let’s be honest, we don’t always have time for complicated. Whether you’re chasing toddlers, working from home, or just trying to get dinner on the table after work without a fuss, you’re in the right place. Meals and Munchies is where I share real-life recipes that are quick, comforting, and made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Easy recipes for every day life- let’s get cooking!Slow cooker meals are my secret weapon for stress-free days. These set-it-and-forget-it recipes are perfect for busy every day life. Simply toss in the ingredients into your slow cooker, and dinner’s done by the time the day winds down. They’re comforting, flavorful, and made to fit real-life schedules.This Creamy Italian Ditalini Soup is a hearty, comforting slow cooker meal made with Italian sausage, marinara sauce, tomatoes, cream cheese, spinach, and tender ditalini pasta. It delivers all the cozy flavors of lasagna soup with far less effort, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Everything comes together in the crock pot with minimal prep, allowing the flavors to slowly blend throughout the day. Finished with cream cheese for a rich, creamy texture, this easy Italian soup recipe is filling, family-friendly, and ideal for meal prep or leftovers. Serve with crusty bread or garlic bread for a simple, satisfying dinner everyone will love.
Equipment
- 1 Crockpot
- 1 skillet, For cooking the Italian sausage
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian Sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 White Onion, chopped
- 14.5 oz can Crushed or Diced Tomatoes
- 24 oz jar Marinara Sauce
- 3½ cups Low-Sodium Broth, use whatever broth flavor is your favorite *use 3 cups if you want a thicker soup
- 8 oz block Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Fresh Spinach
- 1 cup Dry Ditalini Pasta
Instructions
- Add the cooked Italian sausage to the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Stir everything together until well combined. Season however you like, if desired, keeping in mind the sausage and marinara already add plenty of flavor.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, allowing the flavors to blend.
- About 20 minutes before serving, add the cubed cream cheese, chopped spinach, and dry ditalini pasta.
- Stir well, cover again, and cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the cream cheese is fully melted.
- Give the soup a final stir to ensure everything is evenly combined. Serve warm and enjoy!