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    Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken Sausage and Kale

    Published: Feb 10, 2017 · Modified: May 18, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 23 Comments

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    Fettuccine alfredo, a classic that anyone can make!  I've served it at home twice this week and it is becoming my kids’ favorite dinner meal. The best part of making your own alfredo sauce at home is you have control of everything that goes into it and equally important what does not go in).

    Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken Sausage and Kale

    We all know that Alfredo sauce contains butter and whipping cream. Many of the alfredo sauces on the market are loaded with saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.  It’s not only bad for your system but you’ll feel very weighed down afterward, maybe even lethargic.   

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     To make this light version of fettuccine alfredo, I skipped the butter entirely and use a great quality heavy cream with fewer ingredients. It's an organic and inexpensive expensive heavy cream from Horizon Brand. I actually grabbed a gallon from my Costco store for under $10.

    Fettuccine Alfredo Chicken Sausage Kale

    As with any pasta dish you can add in different varieties of veggies, meats, or alter the pasta with others (like tricolored pasta).  I’ve added tomatoes and chicken, and pretty classic flavors still but you could get a lot more creative than that.  With a great-tasting and healthy sauce, it leaves you wide open on things to add.  I really hope you enjoy this fettuccine alfredo sauce!

    Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken Sausage and Kale
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    Fettuccine Alfredo

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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 856 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 package dried fettuccine, (about 500 grams)
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 links sweet Italian chicken sausage, (chasing removed)
    • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 medium onion , chopped
    • 6 cups fresh kale, chopped
    • ½-¾ cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, Optional (Use more according to your liking)
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • fresh herbs (Like Mint, Parsley, Basil), Optional
    • freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano, optional

    Instructions
     

    • Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot.
    • Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 6 to 8 minutes or according to packaging.
    • Drain the pasta and reserve about 2 tablespoons of the pasta water.
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook sausage until browned for about 3 minutes or until cooked.
    • Add onion and stir until tender for about 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and saute until lightly browned but do not burn.
    • Add the optional red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Stir in kale and cook until tender. 
    • Toss in drained cooked pasta and reserved water into the skillet. Stir for about 1 minute.
    • Add heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Keep stirring for 1 minute.
    • Add salt/pepper to taste. Remove from heat. 
    • Serve with fresh herbs and cheese

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 492mgCalcium: 234mgVitamin C: 124mgVitamin A: 10695IUSugar: 3gFiber: 4gPotassium: 991mgCholesterol: 178mgCalories: 856kcalSaturated Fat: 16gFat: 42gProtein: 29gCarbohydrates: 94gIron: 5mg
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    1. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes

      February 10, 2017 at 12:54 pm

      Not only did you skip over the unhealthier ingredients, but I love that you loaded it up with kale too.

    2. Hannah Eats Real

      February 10, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      This is my kind of comfort food.

    3. Vicci @ It's Cheat Day Everyday

      February 10, 2017 at 1:30 pm

      I love the fact that you lightened this recipe up by skipping on the butter. Just what I need! Look delicious, thanks for sharing!

    4. Platter Talk

      February 10, 2017 at 2:23 pm

      Great addition of kale! Who doesn't love alfredo?

    5. fabfood4all

      February 10, 2017 at 3:39 pm

      Love the flavour combination here, chilli, cream and sausage with kale - a feast to behold:-)

    6. Alli Smith

      February 14, 2017 at 6:35 am

      You've taken a favorite, Fettuccine Alfredo, and amped up the taste with kale and sausage. Yum! I can't wait to make this for my family. Looks delicious.

    7. reviewsbykathy

      February 14, 2017 at 7:13 am

      I love fettuccine Alfredo, but have never tried it with sausage. This really looks good, I think I am going to have to make it!

    8. Katie Kinsley

      February 14, 2017 at 8:35 am

      Beautiful! This pasts dish looks simple enough to make on a weeknight. And it looks filling enough to try not to have seconds 😉

    9. Paula Schuck

      February 14, 2017 at 9:00 am

      That looks amazing! I love chicken alfredo, but I've never tried this type of recipe before. I can't wait to give it a try. Thanks!

    10. Michelle

      February 14, 2017 at 10:37 am

      I absolutely love fettucini alfredo but do you worry about the amount of fat and calories in it. Thank you for providing us some suggestions on how to make a light version. This recipe looks delicious!

    11. kage2015

      February 14, 2017 at 11:08 am

      Oh man this could turn into one of my favorite meals. Love all the ingredients.

    12. Pam Wattenbarger

      February 14, 2017 at 3:36 pm

      I really like alfredo, but I have never thought to add kale. That really turns this into a winter staple meal.

    13. Annemarie LeBlanc

      February 14, 2017 at 4:40 pm

      Fridays are pasta nights at home. This will be an awesome dish to try! I am sure my family will be pleasantly surprised with the addition of kale and sausage.

    14. Jacqui S

      February 14, 2017 at 5:28 pm

      Looks like a great dish! I have been wanting to add kale to my dishes and this looks like a good one to do so with! Thanks for sharing!

    15. alalisainfo

      February 14, 2017 at 6:03 pm

      Such beautiful photos but also, this recipe looks awesome! Gotta try this out with the fam.

    16. Jaime Nicole

      February 15, 2017 at 3:41 am

      Oh myyy that looks AMAZING! I love pasta and can make alfredo but I love the pop of color with the kale!

    17. Dawn Gibson-Thigpen

      February 15, 2017 at 6:59 am

      yummmm. that dish looks amazing. like seriously mouth watering. i love all of the beautiful colors.

    18. Mimi Green

      February 15, 2017 at 8:58 am

      This looks delicious, andI would totally eat it. Nice twist on a classic dish.

    19. suereddel

      February 15, 2017 at 9:59 am

      What a great idea to make this dish a lot lighter. Looks really delicious too!

    20. ohnikkashae

      February 16, 2017 at 9:03 pm

      This dish looks so amazing!!!

    21. Colleen

      July 13, 2017 at 8:14 am

      How many grams/ounces would the pasta be? Thanks.

    22. rika agustini

      July 13, 2017 at 2:16 pm

      Hi Colleen,

      About 500 gram per package of noodle (17 oz). I will add this info to my recipe card. Thanks!

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