Description
A comforting dish with rich flavors and creamy texture, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes when cooking the sausage. Don’t skip the fresh parsley for a nice touch of freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Italian sausage, fettuccine, comfort food, quick dinner