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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Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Fettuccine with Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience whether enjoyed as a main course or side dish. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family lunch, this recipe serves six and can be prepared in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a weekday meal or a weekend treat.

The star of this dish is the savory sweet Italian sausage, which adds a delightful depth to the creamy tomato sauce. Combined with the aromatic notes of garlic, shallots, and sage, every bite bursts with flavor, creating a feast that your taste buds won't soon forget. The addition of whipping cream gives the sauce a luxurious, velvety texture, while the crushed red pepper adds a subtle kick, perfectly balancing the richness of the dish.

Tossed with al dente fettuccine and crowned with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this dish transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to treat yourself and your loved ones, this creamy pasta will surely impress and satisfy. Get ready to savor every mouthful of this deliciously comforting meal!

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