Fettuccine with Sausage, Creamy Tomato Sauce, Cheese & Basil 🍝🌿🧀

📝 Description

Learn how to make fettuccine with sausage in a rich, creamy tomato sauce topped with cheese and fresh basil. An easy Italian pasta recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.

🍝 Fettuccine with Sausage and Creamy Tomato Sauce

If you love comforting Italian pasta dishes, this recipe is a must-try. Fettuccine with sausage and creamy tomato sauce combines tender pasta, well-seasoned sausage, melted cheese, and fresh basil in a smooth, flavorful sauce. It’s an easy and satisfying meal, perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy homemade dinner.

🛒 Ingredients

• Fresh fettuccine (or any pasta of your choice)

• Italian sausage (spicy or sweet, depending on preference)

• Onion, finely chopped

• Garlic cloves, minced

• Crushed tomatoes

• Cooking cream (heavy cream or light cream)

• Grated Parmesan cheese

• Mozzarella cheese (small cubes or slices)

• Fresh basil leaves

• Olive oil

• Salt, to taste

• Ground black pepper, to taste

👨‍🍳 How to Make Fettuccine with Sausage and Creamy Tomato Sauce

1️⃣ Cook the sausage

Remove the sausage casing and cut the sausage into small pieces. Heat a little olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.

2️⃣ Prepare the sauce base

In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft, translucent, and lightly golden. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

3️⃣ Add tomatoes and cream

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and let them simmer gently for 5–7 minutes to develop flavor. Add the cooking cream and stir well. Allow the sauce to heat gently without boiling.

4️⃣ Cook the pasta

Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions until al dente (tender with a slight bite).

5️⃣ Combine everything

Return the cooked sausage to the creamy tomato sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

6️⃣ Add pasta and cheese

Drain the pasta and add it directly to the sauce. Toss gently until well coated. Stir in the grated Parmesan and most of the mozzarella until the cheese begins to melt and the sauce becomes creamy.

7️⃣ Serve

Plate the fettuccine and garnish with fresh basil leaves and the remaining mozzarella. Optionally, drizzle with high-quality olive oil before serving.

⭐ Tips for Best Results

• Don’t overcook the pasta to keep the perfect texture

• Use high-quality cheese for a richer, creamier sauce

• Fresh basil adds a bright, authentic Italian flavor