One Pan Sausage Alfredo
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
549 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
One Pan Sausage Alfredo
Description
This recipe begins by cooking cut Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. After removing the sausage, butter and minced garlic are sautéed briefly in the same pot. Heavy cream and shredded Parmesan are added and whisked to form a thickened alfredo sauce. Seasoning with salt and white pepper enhances the sauce’s flavor. Cooked pasta (such as ziti or penne) and strips of roasted red bell pepper are stirred in with the sausage to combine flavors and textures thoroughly. The parsley garnish adds a fresh herbal note to the finished dish.
The result is a rich, creamy pasta with tender sausage pieces and sweet roasted peppers, all delivered with minimal pots and pans used. It is hearty and satisfying, suitable as a main course dinner.
Using the same pot to cook the pasta can simplify preparation further if using a large enough saucepan or Dutch oven. Leftovers can be reheated gently to preserve sauce texture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound pasta cooked al dente, ziti or penne
- 5 Italian sausage cut into thirds, hot, links
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese , shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 cup red bell pepper cut into strips, roasted
- parsley , chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- n a large pot over medium heat, cook sausage links cut into thirds, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain and wipe pot clean.
- Add butter, melt and add minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream and shredded parmesan cheese. Whisk until it starts to thicken.
- Whisk in fine sea salt and ground white pepper.
- Add sausage links, cooked pasta and roasted red pepper into sauce. Toss to coat.
- Serve and top with chopped parsley.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Notes
- Cooking pasta in the same pot saves dishes and helps sauce adhere better when combined before serving.
- Stir the sauce continuously while whisking cream and cheese to prevent curdling or separation.
- Add roasted red peppers for sweetness and color contrast, adjusting quantity as desired.
- Fresh parsley sprinkled on top adds brightness to the rich dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 549 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 549kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1233mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1340IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 17.5mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 364mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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