Ingredients for Spicy Sausage Alfredo
- 1 pound Penne Rigate
- 1 pound Italian Sausage
- 1 (16-ounce) jar Alfredo Sauce
- 1/4 cup Red Hot Pepper Sauce
- 1 medium Bell Pepper
- 1 medium Red Onion
- 1 tablespoon Canola Oil
- Grated Parmesan Cheese, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt, for pasta water
- 1 cup Pasta Water, reserved
- Fresh Parsley, for garnish (optional)
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How to Make Spicy Sausage Alfredo
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 pound Italian sausage (removed from casings) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and thoroughly cooked (about 8-10 minutes).
- While the sausage cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- Chop 1 medium onion and 1 bell pepper (any color) into 1/4-inch slices. Set aside.
- Once the sausage is cooked, add the chopped onions and peppers to the skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly softened.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Add 1 pound pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite shape) to the boiling water and cook until al dente, according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 (16-ounce) jar of Alfredo sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of your favorite hot sauce (or more, to taste).
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sausage and pepper mixture.
- Pour the Alfredo sauce over the pasta and toss to combine.
- Add reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley (optional) and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
73 g
Sugar
20g
Fat
57g
Carbs
31g
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