🍝 CREAMY SAUSAGE FETTUCCINE 🍝
Rich, velvety pasta with crispy sausage in 20 minutes!
✨ WHY YOU’LL CRAVE THIS
✔ Luxurious cream sauce without heavy cream
✔ One-pan wonder (minimal cleanup)
✔ Balanced richness with bright tomato & herbs
✔ Weeknight hero that feels gourmet
🛒 INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)
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12 oz fettuccine
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1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
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3 garlic cloves (minced)
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1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, oil-packed)
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1 1/2 cups pasta water (reserved)
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan + extra for serving
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1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
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Fresh basil (for garnish)
👩🍳 20-MINUTE MAGIC
1️⃣ COOK PASTA AL DENTE
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Boil fettuccine in salted water, reserve 1 1/2 cups starchy water before draining
2️⃣ BROWN THE SAUSAGE
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In large skillet, crumble and cook sausage over medium-high until crispy (5-6 mins)
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Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices – cook 1 minute until fragrant
3️⃣ CREATE THE SAUCE
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Reduce heat to medium, stir in milk and 1 cup pasta water
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Simmer 2 mins until slightly thickened
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Add cooked pasta, toss to coat
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Stir in Parmesan (sauce will thicken)
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Add remaining pasta water as needed for silkiness
💡 CHEF’S SECRETS
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No heavy cream? The starch from pasta water + Parmesan creates velvety texture
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Extra depth: Deglaze pan with 1/4 cup white wine before adding milk
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Vegetarian twist: Use plant-based sausage & veggie broth
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Leftovers tip: Sauce thickens when cold – reheat with splash of milk
🍽️ SERVING SUGGESTIONS
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Garnish: Fresh basil, extra Parmesan, black pepper
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With: Garlic bread & arugula salad
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Wine pair: Chianti or Pinot Grigio
📸 TAG #PASTANIGHT WHEN YOU MAKE THIS!
💬 “BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN!”
The sun-dried tomatoes add bursts of sweetness against the creamy, savory sauce – absolute comfort food perfection.
🔥 SWIPE ➡️ FOR MORE 20-MIN PASTA RECIPES!
(Next up: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine!)
