Fettuccine Alfredo
856kcal
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
Method
- 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
Calories856kcalCarbohydrates94gProtein29gFat42gSaturated Fat16gCholesterol178mgSodium492mgPotassium991mgFiber4gSugar3gVitamin A10695IUVitamin C124mgCalcium234mgIron5mg