Alfredo Sauce with Italian Sausage
Indulge in the rich, creamy decadence of homemade Alfredo Sauce with Italian Sausage, a comforting dish that's bursting with bold flavors and luxurious textures. This recipe combines the smoky, savory notes of perfectly browned Italian sausage—your choice of mild or spicy—with a velvety Parmesan cheese sauce made from scratch. Sautéed garlic infuses the sauce with aromatic depth, while heavy cream and melted butter create the ultimate silky base. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile sauce can be served over your favorite pasta or as a hearty topping for roasted vegetables, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness, and prepare to savor every bite of this irresistible Italian-inspired dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess grease.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, a little at a time, until completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Avoid boiling the sauce, as it may cause the cheese to separate.
Season the Alfredo sauce with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Return the cooked Italian sausage to the skillet, folding it into the Alfredo sauce. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the sausage is warmed through.
Serve the Alfredo sauce with Italian sausage immediately over your choice of pasta or use it as a topping for roasted vegetables. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1007 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.7 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.3 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 264 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 1895 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.0 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 539 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 349 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
