Description
Creamy garlic parmesan sausage fettuccine is a comforting dish that brings together tender pasta, savory sausage, and a rich cream sauce, making it perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine pasta
- Italian sausage (or chicken sausage)
- Heavy cream
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Garlic
- Unsalted butter
- Optional: Fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and mix well.
- Gradually add freshly grated parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Toss in the cooked fettuccine and optional spinach; mix thoroughly to combine.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, include red pepper flakes during cooking. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or protein alternatives.