Description
Creamy Italian Sausage Fettuccine Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender fettuccine tossed in a garlic-infused cream sauce with savory Italian sausage — a comforting and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Add Italian seasoning and cooked sausage. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Toss cooked fettuccine with the sauce until evenly coated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Substitute fettuccine with penne or linguine if preferred.
- For a veggie boost, add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated with a splash of cream or broth.