Italian Sausage Soup with Spinach and Pasta

Instructions

1. 1
   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned (5–6 minutes). Transfer sausage to a plate.
2. 2
   To the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute.
3. 3
   Return sausage to the pot. Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Add pasta. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is just al dente (8–10 minutes).
5. 5
   Stir in spinach. Cook just until wilted (1–2 minutes). Taste and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan, and garnish with fresh herbs.