Description
Creamy Sausage Alfredo Pasta is a quick and satisfying meal that transforms your weeknight dinners into a culinary delight. This comforting dish features a luscious alfredo sauce paired with hearty smoked sausage, making it perfect for family gatherings or when you’re craving something indulgent. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy evenings. Customize it by adding vegetables or experimenting with different types of sausage to suit your taste. Serve it alongside garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dry pasta
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (pressed)
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz fully cooked smoked sausage (sliced)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper; simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and optional red pepper flakes before adding the sliced sausage and drained pasta. Mix thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg