Description
A simple recipe for creamy Alfredo pasta featuring smoked sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Do not boil.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- You can substitute chicken broth for some of the reserved pasta water if you prefer a thinner sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 50
- Saturated Fat: 28
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: smoked sausage, alfredo, pasta, creamy sauce, fettuccine, quick dinner