Fettuccine with Sausage, Sage, and Crispy Garlic

Health score
25%
Fettuccine with Sausage, Sage, and Crispy Garlic
45 min.
4
772kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Fettuccine with Sausage, Sage, and Crispy Garlic. This dish is a perfect harmony of flavors, combining the rich, savory taste of sweet Italian turkey sausage with the aromatic essence of fresh sage. The crispy garlic adds a delightful crunch, elevating the dish to new heights. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a satisfying lunch or a comforting dinner that will impress your family and friends.

Imagine twirling perfectly cooked fettuccine around your fork, each bite coated in a luscious sauce that brings together the warmth of butter and olive oil. The addition of Asiago cheese provides a creamy, nutty finish that complements the dish beautifully. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, this recipe not only pleases the palate but also nourishes the body.

Whether you’re looking for a main course to serve at a gathering or a side dish to accompany your favorite protein, this Fettuccine with Sausage, Sage, and Crispy Garlic is versatile enough to fit any occasion. So gather your ingredients, and let’s create a meal that’s not just food, but a celebration of flavors!

Ingredients

  • ounces asiago cheese grated
  • tablespoons butter divided
  • 0.8 pound fettuccine barilla such as de cecco)
  • tablespoons sage fresh finely chopped
  •  garlic clove peeled thinly sliced
  • pound turkey sausage sweet italian
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • slotted spoon
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic slices and sauté until light golden, about 45 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to bowl.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high; add sage to same skillet and stir until beginning to crisp, about 10 seconds.
  4. Add sausage and sauté until browned and crisp in spots, breaking up with fork, about 8 minutes.
  5. Drain pasta; add pasta and remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet. Using tongs, toss pasta with sausage mixture.
  6. Add crushed red pepper, if desired; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Top with crispy garlic and grated Asiago cheese.
  8. *Available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories772kcal
Protein19.3%
Fat44.91%
Carbs35.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.75
Glycemic Load
26.18
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
32.319130700567%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:772.29kcal
38.61%
Fat:38.57g
59.33%
Saturated Fat:13.9g
86.89%
Carbohydrates:69.13g
23.04%
Net Carbohydrates:64.92g
23.61%
Sugar:5.47g
6.08%
Cholesterol:161.05mg
53.68%
Sodium:1459.31mg
63.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.29g
74.59%
Copper:9.5mg
474.92%
Selenium:97.92µg
139.89%
Iron:13.21mg
73.4%
Manganese:1.21mg
60.36%
Phosphorus:574.66mg
57.47%
Vitamin C:36.35mg
44.06%
Vitamin B6:0.71mg
35.62%
Calcium:338.08mg
33.81%
Zinc:4.77mg
31.8%
Vitamin B3:6.07mg
30.35%
Magnesium:93.96mg
23.49%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.01%
Vitamin B5:1.82mg
18.2%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.99%
Fiber:4.21g
16.85%
Vitamin E:2.52mg
16.8%
Vitamin B12:1µg
16.69%
Potassium:491.58mg
14.05%
Vitamin A:594.61IU
11.89%
Vitamin K:9.64µg
9.18%
Folate:35.65µg
8.91%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.41%
Source:Epicurious