Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Italian Sausage Fettuccine. A delicious pasta dish featuring al dente fettuccine coated in a luxurious creamy sauce with savory Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of white wine.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil fettuccine until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: Brown sausage in olive oil, add garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes. Deglaze with wine, then add cream and Parmesan.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until coated. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner version.
- For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter with the cream.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for more veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
