🍝🧈🫑✨🧿Creamy Sausage & Bell Pepper Fettuccine🍝🧈🫑✨🧿
Ingredients
- 1 package beef smoked sausage, sliced into rounds you can use pork or whatever sausage you like
- 1 Green bell pepper sliced
- 12 oz cream cheese soften
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup half & Half
- 3 tsp Garlic powder
- black pepper
- 3 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- red pepper flakes topping
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup cup reserved pasta water as needed
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese serving
Instructions
cook the pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente according to the package directions.Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.add the sliced beef sausage and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.Add the sliced green bell peppers and sauté until they're tender-crisp.Remove the sausage and peppers from the skillet and set aside
- Using the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium.Add the butter, cream cheese, chicken stock, and half-and-half. Whisk until the cream cheese has completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. add dry seasoning
- Allow the sauce to simmer for 3 minutes.Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese a handful at a time until it's fully melted and the sauce is smooth and cheesy.
- Add the cooked fettuccine directly to the skillet and toss until every noodle is coated in the creamy sauce.Add a splash of the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce until it reaches your desired consistency.Fold in the cooked beef sausage and green bell peppers until everything is evenly combined.
- Serve immediately and top each bowl with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
✨ The Fancy Mom Tips
- Don't throw away your pasta water! Reserve about 1 cup before draining. If your sauce gets too thick, simply stir in a splash of the pasta water to loosen it up.
- Use whatever sausage or meat your family loves. Beef sausage, smoked turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or even grilled chicken all work beautifully in this recipe.
- No half-and-half? No problem! Substitute it with whole milk for a lighter but still delicious creamy sauce.
- Taste as you go! Everyone's palate is different, so taste your sauce along the way and add more seasoning if needed. Don't be afraid to make it your own!
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts and tastes better than the pre-grated kind, giving your pasta the best flavor and finish.
- Serve with warm garlic bread and a fresh salad for the ultimate comfort meal.
