Description
Sausage Alfredo Pasta is a comforting, creamy dish that effortlessly combines savory Italian sausage with al dente pasta in a luscious Alfredo sauce. This crowd-pleaser delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort, making it perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. Each bite envelops your palate in rich, velvety goodness, ensuring everyone will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add fettuccine, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sliced sausage for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- 3. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4. Make the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5. Incorporate Cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth. If too thick, add a splash of pasta water.
- 6. Combine Everything: Toss cooked pasta with the sausage and sauce mixture until well coated. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg