Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Italian-inspired pasta dish. Featuring savory Italian sausage, fragrant garlic, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, this fettuccine recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fettuccine Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 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
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Prepare the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Sear the Sausage: In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Add onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.
- Make the Sauce: Deglaze the pan with wine or broth. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and seasonings. Toss in the cooked pasta.
- Serve: Adjust the consistency with pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use spicy or mild sausage based on preference.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Pair with garlic bread or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
