Fettuccine and Sweet Italian Sausage Alfredo
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this rich and creamy Fettuccine and Sweet Italian Sausage Alfredo. Perfectly cooked fettuccine is smothered in a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce, made with heavy cream, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Sweet Italian sausage adds a savory twist, perfectly balancing the dish with its bold, flavorful bite. This recipe is easy to prepare in under 35 minutes, making it a great weeknight dinner option while still being impressive enough for special occasions. Garnished with fresh parsley and a hint of black pepper, this Italian-inspired classic is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. SEO keywords: Fettuccine Alfredo, sweet Italian sausage, creamy pasta recipe, easy Italian dinner, homemade Alfredo sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound Sweet Italian sausage
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 quarts Water
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring to a boil.
Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Remove the casings from the sweet Italian sausages, if necessary, and crumble the sausage into the skillet.
Cook the sausage for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.
Pour in 1.5 cups of heavy cream and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
Gradually whisk in 1.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the cooked sausage back into the skillet, stirring to coat it in the Alfredo sauce.
Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet, tossing gently to combine everything. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water and stir until the desired consistency is reached.
Season the dish with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and additional salt to taste, if needed.
Garnish with 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 333.1 g | 427% | |
| Saturated Fat | 162.5 g | 812% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 906 mg | 302% | |
| Sodium | 8094 mg | 352% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.9 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 152.4 g | 305% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1719 mg | 132% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1342 mg | 29% | |
*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.
