Fettuccine with Creamy Sausage and Tomato Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Fettuccine with Creamy Sausage and Tomato Sauce recipe—a rich, flavorful dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring tender fettuccine pasta tossed in a luscious sauce made from savory Italian sausage, sweet crushed tomatoes, and velvety heavy cream, this dish is elevated with the bold flavors of garlic, onion, and freshly chopped basil. A generous sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese ties everything together, creating a restaurant-worthy meal that's both hearty and satisfying. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a total cook time of 30 minutes, this easy-to-make pasta is a go-to for busy families. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a crisp green salad for a complete Italian-inspired feast that everyone will love. Keywords: creamy sausage pasta, fettuccine recipe, tomato cream sauce, quick Italian dinner, easy pasta recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Add the cooked sausage back into the skillet and stir to combine. Simmer the sauce for an additional 5 minutes.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly, adding a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese has melted and the basil is fragrant.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan cheese and basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1049 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.1 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.6 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 2020 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.3 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.1 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 775 mg | 16% | |
*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.
