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Fettuccine with Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce

Fettuccine with Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce prepared dish

This fettuccine with creamy tomato and sausage sauce is a delightful blend of savory italian sausage and rich tomato cream sauce, served over perfectly cooked fettuccine. It's a comforting dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any dinner table. Perfect for a family meal or a cozy night in!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include parmesan cheese, salt, garlic, fettuccine.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 12 oz fettuccine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 lb italian sausage (casings removed)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp basil (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion, cooking until translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking the sausage into smaller pieces as it cooks until browned.
  4. Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper, and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to heat through and thicken slightly.
  6. Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to combine and coat the pasta evenly.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 590
  • Protein: 27 g
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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