Elevate your dinner routine with this deeply flavorful and surprisingly simple fettuccine recipe. The combination of spiced Italian sausage, earthy wild mushrooms, and a rich cream sauce makes this dish truly unforgettable.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lbs Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 cup mixed wild mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 tsp dried thyme
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain excess fat and set the sausage aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the mushrooms and diced onion to the same skillet. Cook until softened and lightly caramelized, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Return the cooked sausage to the pan.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce slightly for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream, thyme, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water one quarter cup at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Add the drained fettuccine directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything gently until the pasta is completely coated in the rich sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated per serving. Values are approximate.
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 7g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
