Smoked Sausage Alfredo Pasta
The smoky, savory flavor of the sausage paired perfectly with the creamy alfredo sauce—an unexpected twist that might be a new favorite.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- 1 knife
- 1 large pot of water
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 large skillet
- 1 large spoon or spatula
- tongs
Ingredients
- 1 package low carb or regular fettuccine
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 package smoked sausage or kielbasa sliced
- 1 jar of alfredo sauce or make your own
- Homemade Alfredo Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tsp. garlic
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil the pasta with some salt in a large pot for 8 minutes. I like to make my pasta 24 hours ahead and store it in the fridge overnight to become starch-resistant. Starch-resistant pasta does not spike insulin levels, so it is a good method for pasta dishes on a low-carb diet. You can make the pasta the same day as the rest of the preparation and get the same results. Drain the pasta after cooking.
- In a saucepan, heat the alfredo sauce. If you are making homemade alfredo sauce, use the ingredients for the homemade alfredo sauce and stir until slightly thick.
- Simmer on low until ready to use.
- In a skillet, melt a couple of tablespoons of butter and add about a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
- Brown the sliced sausage.
- Add the drained pasta to the pan.
- Pour in the alfredo sauce and toss until everything is coated well