Sausage Alfredo Pasta

Sausage Alfredo Pasta

from shugarysweets.com
Main Dish
20 min
642 kcal / serving

Creamy, Sausage Alfredo Pasta is a quick and versatile dinner recipe that is on the table in under 30 minutes! Noodles are tossed in a hearty, cheesy, alfredo sauce and sausage for an easy, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 pounddry pasta
  • ½ cupunsalted butter
  • 3 clovesgarlic (pressed)
  • 3 cupsheavy cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoonskosher salt
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ¼ teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 ½ cupsgrated parmesan cheese
  • 12 ozfully cooked smoked sausage (sliced)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.

  2. 2

    While pasta cooks, add butter and garlic to a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until butter is melted and garlic begins to brown.

  3. 3

    Slowly add in heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens on medium heat, about 8-10 minutes. Stir frequently.

  4. 4

    Add in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (optional). Stir in sliced sausage and add to pot with drained pasta. Stir together, serve, and enjoy!