Description
Indulge in this creamy garlic butter sausage fettuccine recipe with savory sausage, garlic, and fettuccine pasta. Perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine Pasta: The wide, flat shape of fettuccine allows the creamy garlic butter sauce to cling to the pasta beautifully, ensuring each bite is rich and satisfying.
- Italian Sausage: This is the star of the dish. The flavorful Italian sausage adds depth and savory notes. You can opt for mild or spicy sausage depending on your heat preference.
- Garlic Butter Sauce: The sauce is made with butter, garlic, and seasonings, creating a silky smooth texture that envelops the pasta. Fresh herbs such as parsley or basil enhance the sauce and bring extra freshness to the dish.
- Parmesan Cheese (optional): Adding a sprinkle of parmesan cheese will give a slightly nutty flavor that complements the richness of the garlic butter sauce.
Instructions
- Don’t Overcook the Pasta: To get the perfect al dente texture, be sure to cook your fettuccine just until it’s firm but tender. Overcooking the pasta can cause it to become mushy, which isn’t ideal for this dish.
- Use Fresh Garlic: Fresh garlic will give your sauce a richer and more aromatic flavor than pre-minced garlic or garlic powder. It’s well worth the extra effort.
- Balance the Sauce Consistency: If the garlic butter sauce becomes too thick, don’t hesitate to add a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen it. The starchy water helps thicken the sauce while making it cling better to the pasta.
- Customize the Sausage: If you prefer a leaner option, you can swap out the Italian sausage for turkey sausage or chicken sausage. These lighter options will still provide plenty of flavor but with fewer calories.