Step 1

Place the sausage in a large dutch oven or pot. Brown and crumble the sausage until cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.

Step 2

Stir in the onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and cook 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in minced garlic and stir for 1 minute.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Turn the heat down to medium. Stir in the cream cheese and parmesan cheese. Cook another 5 minutes or until the cream cheese melts.

Step 6

When serving, top with fresh basil.