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).
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.
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!
📖 Recipe
Fettuccine Alfredo
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
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
Not only did you skip over the unhealthier ingredients, but I love that you loaded it up with kale too.
Hannah Eats Real says
This is my kind of comfort food.
Vicci @ It's Cheat Day Everyday says
I love the fact that you lightened this recipe up by skipping on the butter. Just what I need! Look delicious, thanks for sharing!
Platter Talk says
Great addition of kale! Who doesn't love alfredo?
fabfood4all says
Love the flavour combination here, chilli, cream and sausage with kale - a feast to behold:-)
Alli Smith says
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.
reviewsbykathy says
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!
Katie Kinsley says
Beautiful! This pasts dish looks simple enough to make on a weeknight. And it looks filling enough to try not to have seconds 😉
Paula Schuck says
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!
Michelle says
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!