Sausage Alfredo Pasta
Creamy, indulgent, and bursting with bold flavors, this Sausage Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate comfort food for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring tender penne pasta coated in a rich, homemade Alfredo sauce made with heavy cream, butter, and freshly grated Parmesan, this dish is elevated by the addition of savory Italian sausage, which brings a hearty and satisfying twist. Infused with the aroma of garlic and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a restaurant-quality meal you can easily recreate in just 30 minutes. Perfect for fans of creamy pasta dishes, this easy recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Whether you prefer mild or spicy sausage, this customizable pasta dish is sure to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 12 ounces Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining, and then set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage (remove the casings if using sausage links) and cook, breaking it into bite-sized pieces, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the cream simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese a little at a time, allowing it to melt completely. Continue stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to coat it in the sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet as well, tossing until the pasta is evenly coated in the Alfredo sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy your Sausage Alfredo Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4813 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 350.2 g | 449% | |
| Saturated Fat | 176.4 g | 882% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 924 mg | 308% | |
| Sodium | 5714 mg | 248% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.9 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 139.9 g | 280% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1447 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1606 mg | 34% | |
*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.
