Creamy Italian Sausage Fettuccine
A delightful blend of creamy sauce with Italian sausage and fresh spinach, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Fettuccine Pasta
- 1 pound Italian Sausage
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Spinach, fresh
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Boil the fettuccine in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
- Brown the Italian sausage in the skillet, breaking it apart until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well and allowing the mixture to bubble gently.
- Mix in the grated parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Add the fresh spinach, folding it into the sauce until wilted.
- Combine the drained fettuccine with the sauce, tossing until thoroughly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a little heat, use hot Italian sausage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg