Fettuccine with Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce

Health score
16%
Fettuccine with Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce
45 min.
6
703kcal

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If you're looking for a comforting and hearty meal that combines the rich flavors of creamy tomato sauce with the savory goodness of Italian sausage, look no further than this Fettuccine with Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce. This delightful dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends, making it a versatile option for any occasion.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering main course that serves six, ensuring there's plenty to go around. The dish starts with sweet Italian sausage, which adds a burst of flavor to the sauce, perfectly complemented by the aromatic notes of garlic and shallots. The combination of creamy whipping cream and tangy diced tomatoes creates a sauce that clings beautifully to the fettuccine, making every bite a heavenly experience.

Moreover, this recipe allows you the flexibility to adjust the heat with crushed red pepper and enriches each serving with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this creamy fettuccine will satisfy even the most discerning palates. Set aside some time to enjoy the cooking process and indulge in a bowl of pasta that elevates weeknight dining into something special.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon sage dried
  • 0.8 pound fettuccine barilla 
  • large garlic cloves chopped
  • pound sausages sweet italian
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  •  shallots chopped
  • 29 ounce juice reserved from tomatoes diced italian with seasonings canned
  • cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add shallots and garlic and sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add sausages and sauté until no longer pink, breaking up with back of fork, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add cream; simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Add tomatoes with juices, sage and crushed red pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  7. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  8. Return pasta to same pot; add sauce. Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta, adding reserved cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if mixture is dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories703kcal
Protein12.99%
Fat60.96%
Carbs26.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22
Glycemic Load
17.7
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.676521643348%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:702.51kcal
35.13%
Fat:47.61g
73.24%
Saturated Fat:20.28g
126.74%
Carbohydrates:45.78g
15.26%
Net Carbohydrates:43.29g
15.74%
Sugar:3.24g
3.6%
Cholesterol:157.16mg
52.39%
Sodium:725.61mg
31.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.83g
45.66%
Selenium:67.87µg
96.96%
Vitamin B1:0.55mg
36.56%
Phosphorus:329.67mg
32.97%
Manganese:0.6mg
30.13%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
21.89%
Zinc:2.98mg
19.88%
Vitamin B3:3.75mg
18.75%
Vitamin B12:1.03µg
17.14%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.92%
Vitamin A:760.01IU
15.2%
Calcium:145.84mg
14.58%
Magnesium:53.71mg
13.43%
Iron:2.36mg
13.12%
Copper:0.25mg
12.74%
Potassium:435.25mg
12.44%
Vitamin B5:1.07mg
10.75%
Vitamin K:10.51µg
10.01%
Fiber:2.48g
9.94%
Vitamin E:1.38mg
9.22%
Folate:29.82µg
7.45%
Vitamin D:0.85µg
5.64%
Vitamin C:3.17mg
3.84%
Source:Epicurious