Description

Creamy, savory, and comforting – this Smoked Sausage Alfredo Pasta is your go-to for a quick weeknight dinner or an easy crowd-pleaser. With smoky sausage and a rich Parmesan sauce, it’s bound to be a hit at any table.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
1 lb smoked sausage (like kielbasa)
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water, drain, and set pasta aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic for about a minute, just until fragrant.
Slice sausage into bite-sized pieces and cook in the skillet for 5-7 minutes until browned and heated through.
Pour in the cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

For added crunch, mix in sautéed spinach or roasted broccoli. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat. This dish doubles easily for larger groups.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 600
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: smoked sausage, Alfredo pasta, creamy pasta, quick dinner, kielbasa recipe