Description
A rich and indulgent pasta dish featuring tender fettuccine coated in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce and loaded with savory Italian sausage. This comforting, restaurant-quality meal is perfect for weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Keywords: creamy garlic parmesan fettuccine, sausage pasta, comfort food pasta, Italian pasta recipe
Ingredients
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- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the garlic and whisk for 1–2 minutes to cook the flour.
- Slowly add heavy cream while whisking to avoid lumps. Simmer until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Adjust salt as needed.
- Add the cooked sausage and drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter version of the sauce.
- For a deeper flavor, add a splash of white wine before the cream.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and taste.
Nutrition
- Calories: 820
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
