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Fettuccine With Chicken Italian Sausage

July 31, 2017 by Mindi Cherry

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This fettuccine and sausage recipe is full of flavor, yet so simple to prepare and made from ingredients that you probably have in your pantry!

Fettuccine With Italian Chicken Sausage

Pasta is pretty much a staple in our house because it is one of the few meals on which my entire family can agree. My family prefers the heavier sauces like the my vodka sauce recipe, but I like things on the lighter side.

And like with my sage, bacon and butternut squash pasta recipe, they often let me get away with lighter pastas that actually have (GASP!) chunks of vegetables providing the flavor instead of a heavy sauce!

I love cooking with wine as well as these mussels are steamed in a wine and garlic broth and are absolutely delicious!

I love cooking with wine as well as these mussels are steamed in a wine and garlic broth and are absolutely delicious!

This is very light sauce, but has tons of flavor! It's one of my favorite ways to eat pasta, especially in the summer months when a thicker sauce is too heavy. As light and healthy as this is, it still has that comfort food feeling that you want from a pasta dish.

All brands of diced tomatoes will have a different amount of juice, so you may need to add some additional liquid if yours doesn't have enough. I'd go with chicken broth, white wine or a little more tomato juice if you find that you need some more liquid (or you can use some of the pasta cooking water)

I have made this with both “regular” Italian sausage and with chicken sausage, and I definitely like it with the chicken sausage better. One of the things I love about using chicken sausage is that it's light and healthy, but also savory and satisfying at the same time. It keeps the fat and calories down in this dish without sacrificing flavor. That said, feel free to use regular Italian sausage if that's all you have.

There are so many different varieties of chicken sausage out there, so play with your favorites because they will really change the flavor of the dish. If the kids aren't eating with us for some reason, I will use jalapeno chicken sausage. When they are around, I tend to use a milder one. This was even delicious when I used an apple & walnut chicken sausage!

Adding a touch of butter to a fresh tomato sauce is a classic Italian technique. Don't skip it. It gives the sauce a richness that puts it over the top

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Fettuccine With Chicken Italian Sausage

This fettuccine and sausage recipe is full of flavor, yet so simple to prepare and made from ingredients that you probably have in your pantry!
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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Mindi

Ingredients 

  • 12 ounces pasta
  • 15.5 ounces diced tomatoes with juice - I like using fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 2 links fresh chicken Italian sausage
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, drain and set aside. Before you drain it, reserve about a cup of the cooking water and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
  • Add the sausage and cook for about two minutes per side or until lightly browned.
  • Add the onion and cook for an additional three to four minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for one minute or until fragrant.
  • Add the diced tomatoes bring to a simmer.
  • Turn the heat down to medium low, cover and cook for ten minutes. You don't want the liquid to evaporate, so be sure to cover it.
  • Turn the heat down to low and add the butter. Stir to combine.
  • Add the pasta and toss until thoroughly coated, adding the Parmesan cheese a little at a time. Add some of the reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Taste adjust the salt and pepper to your liking before serving.
  • Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil on top, if desired.

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Comments

  1. Cheryl says

    October 29, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    I love Chicken sausage but my husband does not, maybe he would eat it like this! It sounds so wonderful! Pinning to try later, thanks for sharing.

  2. Daily Dish Magazine says

    November 1, 2015 at 5:40 am

    Thank you for sharing this recipe with our Foodie Friends Friday linky party! We are featuring it this week as part of our Weekly Menu Plan. Hope to see you again next week for another party!

  3. Sherry says

    November 1, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    This dish looks divine! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Merry Monday.

  4. Makarna Tarifleri says

    November 21, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    5 stars
    Looks delicious and charming. Thanks.

  5. Dee says

    April 30, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    My family loves pasta too, and this one sounds perfect! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!

  6. Rose Atwater says

    May 1, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    I have always enjoyed a good sausage with my pasta. This looks delicious! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!

  7. Sandra Garth says

    February 14, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    I could eat this everyday and not tire of it!

  8. Angie ~ ambient wares says

    February 21, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    Sounds awesome and I’ve never known to add butter to the sauce but, I will most certainly be doing that from now on. Thank you for sharing this with us at Funtastic Friday!

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