Description
A rich and comforting dish featuring savory garlic butter sausage bites served with creamy Parmesan fettuccine pasta. This recipe combines browned Italian sausage and fragrant garlic in a buttery sauce, mingled with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese for an indulgent yet straightforward meal perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Sausage and Sauce
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the garlic cloves finely and set all ingredients aside for easy access during cooking.
- Cook Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced Italian sausage and cook until nicely browned, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add Garlic and Butter: Stir in the minced garlic and butter into the skillet with the sausage. Cook together for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 10 to 12 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Pour the heavy cream into the skillet with the sausage and garlic mixture. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese continuously until the cheese melts fully and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water if needed. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat the noodles evenly with the creamy sausage sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the pasta for a fresh burst of flavor and color. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- Can substitute Italian sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Keep garlic cooking time short to avoid bitterness.
- For a spicier dish, use spicy Italian sausage or add crushed red pepper flakes.
