Description
Savory Creamy Italian Sausage Fettuccine promises a delightful journey through Italian culinary traditions. Rich pasta strands intertwine with spicy sausage and silky cream sauce, creating a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage (bulk, not in casings)
Pasta and Dairy:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook fettuccine for 10-12 minutes until perfectly tender, maintaining an al dente texture. Carefully drain the pasta, preserving 1/4 cup of starchy cooking liquid.
- In a spacious skillet, warm olive oil over medium-high heat. Introduce Italian sausage, methodically crumbling the meat with a sturdy utensil. Sear the sausage until it develops a rich, golden-brown exterior and cooks completely through, approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic to the sizzling sausage, allowing the aromatics to bloom and release their intense fragrance for roughly 60 seconds.
- Create a luxurious sauce by pouring heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet. Gently whisk the liquids, allowing them to marry and reduce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens and develops a velvety consistency.
- Transfer the cooked pasta directly into the skillet, carefully folding the noodles into the creamy sausage mixture. Use the reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce’s silkiness and ensure complete coating of the fettuccine.
- Incorporate freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts seamlessly into the sauce. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to elevate the flavor profile. Sprinkle with chopped parsley for a vibrant finish and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize sausage selection by using mild, spicy, or plant-based alternatives to suit different taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Reserve pasta water strategically to adjust sauce thickness and help ingredients cling better, creating a more cohesive dish.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding red pepper flakes or a splash of white wine during sausage cooking for extra complexity.
- Reduce cream sauce calories by substituting half-and-half or Greek yogurt for heavy cream without compromising rich texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 665
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg