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 a delightful culinary experience with our Fettuccine with Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce—a dish that blends rich flavors and comforting textures in just 45 minutes! Perfect for a cozy dinner or an impressive meal to share with family and friends, this recipe serves six and is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

The heart of this dish lies in the combination of sweet Italian sausages and a luscious creamy tomato sauce, enriched with aromatic shallots, garlic, and a hint of dried sage. As the sauce simmers, its robust flavors deepen, creating an irresistible blend that clings beautifully to the al dente fettuccine. The dish is finished with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, adding a savory touch that ties everything together perfectly.

Whether you're looking for a satisfying main course or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this creamy pasta delight caters to all occasions. With its balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbs, it not only tastes heavenly but is also nourishing. Elevate your next meal with this creamy, flavorful dish that promises to delight every palate. Dive in and treat yourself to a comforting bowl of goodness!

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