Description
This White Pasta With Sausage is everything a comforting pasta dish should be—creamy, garlicky, and rich with savory sausage flavor. Tossed with fettuccine and finished with parmesan, this bold and satisfying recipe is the perfect homemade Italian dinner for cozy nights, dinner guests, or those “rainy day pasta” cravings we all get.
Ingredients
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12 oz fettuccine (or your favorite pasta)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, casings removed)
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1½ cups heavy cream
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¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
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Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, extra parmesan for topping
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
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Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook for another minute to create a roux.
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Creamy Goodness: Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Cheese & Combine: Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return sausage to the skillet, season with salt and pepper.
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Finish It Off: Add the drained fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and extra parmesan. Serve hot!
Notes
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Want it lighter? Use half-and-half instead of cream.
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No fettuccine? Penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti work beautifully too.
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For extra spice, use hot Italian sausage and red chili flakes.
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Great with a side of roasted veggies or a crisp Caesar salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: White Pasta With Sausage