Spicy Sausage Alfredo
Indulge in the bold and creamy flavors of Spicy Sausage Alfredo, a comforting pasta dish that perfectly balances heat and richness. Tender fettuccine is coated in a velvety Alfredo sauce made with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, while spicy Italian sausage and a hint of red pepper flakes bring a fiery kick to every bite. Infused with fragrant garlic and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this pasta is a restaurant-worthy meal you can make in just 35 minutes. Whether you're craving a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to serve guests, Spicy Sausage Alfredo is guaranteed to satisfy. Keywords: spicy sausage Alfredo, creamy pasta recipe, fettuccine Alfredo with sausage, quick dinner ideas, homemade Alfredo sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 12 ounces spicy Italian sausage
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, remove the casing from the spicy Italian sausages if needed. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the sausage, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes). Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the pan.
To the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Slowly add the heavy cream to the skillet, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer but do not let it boil.
Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss until the pasta is fully coated with the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4823 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 331.1 g | 424% | |
| Saturated Fat | 177.8 g | 889% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1000 mg | 333% | |
| Sodium | 7096 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.2 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 163.9 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1435 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 73 mg | 2% | |
*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.
