Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients:
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Directions:
Cook the Sausage:
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sweet Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables:
In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the Broth and Herbs:

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