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Creamy Italian Sausage Fettuccine Recipe for the Best Dinner

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A comforting and indulgent dinner featuring perfectly cooked fettuccine coated in a creamy sauce with bold flavors of Italian sausage, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces fettuccine
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, following package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until fully browned.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until it melts into the sauce. Add the Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Combine the cooked fettuccine with the sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your creamy Italian sausage fettuccine warm!

Notes

[‘Don’t overcook the pasta; al dente is key for the perfect bite.’, ‘Use fresh Parmesan for a smoother sauce.’, ‘Taste as you go and adjust seasoning sparingly.’, ‘Keep the heat low for the creamy sauce to prevent curdling.’, ‘Save pasta water to thin out the sauce if needed.’]

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Keywords: Creamy pasta, Italian sausage fettuccine, comfort food, easy dinner, Italian recipe

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