Description
Creamy, rich, and loaded with savory sausage—this Sausage Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Quick to make and irresistibly delicious, it brings a restaurant-quality dish to your home kitchen with minimal effort. Whether you’re using spicy sausage for a kick or sticking to a classic mild version, this pasta is sure to be a family favorite. And with its velvety Parmesan Alfredo sauce, every bite is pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet, cook sausage until browned. Set aside.
- Melt butter in the same pan, add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan until smooth and thickened.
- Return sausage to the skillet. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Toss in pasta. Use reserved water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and extra cheese.
Notes
- Always use fresh Parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
- Add spinach or broccoli for a veggie boost.
- If reheating, add a splash of cream or milk to keep the sauce creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg