Tomato Alfredo with Italian Sausage

Recipe Rating:	1 Rating5
Categories:	Pasta, Quick & Easy, For Kids
Keywords:	Parmesan, Alfredo, Italian sausage
Serves:	6-8
Prep Time:	10 Min
Cook Time:	20 Min

Ingredients

1 lb	pasta of choice
1 pkg	sweet italian sausage links, sliced
1 1/2-2 Tbsp	minced garlic
1 stk	butter
3	tomatoes, diced
	salt, pepper, italian seasoning
1 c	heavy cream
3 oz	cream cheese
1 1/2 c	parmesan cheese, grated

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Jenni K

Well Seasoned

Carlton, MN (pop. 862)

AnCsMom

Member Since Oct 2010

Jenni's Notes:

This is another recipe that came to be by just improvising with what I had in my fridge that needed to get used up. It turned out so good, and I will definitely be making it again!

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sliced sausage links over medium heat. Remove from skillet and set aside. Remove most of the grease from the skillet, leaving just what stays on its own. Add garlic and cook briefly.

Add butter and tomatoes. Stir while butter is melting; add salt, pepper, and italian seasoning - be generous. Whisk in heavy cream and cream cheese, using whisk to break down tomatoes somewhat. Bring sauce to a low simmer, whisking often; it will thicken slightly while it cooks.

~Meanwhile~ while sauce is cooking, boil your pasta.

When sauce has thickened slightly, remove from heat and whisk in parmesan cheese. Stir in italian sausage and pasta. Enjoy!

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Michele Zetusky missyz17

Feb 11, 2012

Hi My friend - looks like you have another winner!!! Just back from London again and cupboard is bare - looks like I know what to stock up on when I go shopping!

Jenni K AnCsMom

Feb 11, 2012

One of my good friends was just visiting here from London and just went back home! Funny! I hope you had a great time there!
Yes, I had heavy cream that was expiring today, and tomatoes that needed to be used before going bad -- this is what resulted! Let me know if you try it!

Jenni K AnCsMom

Feb 11, 2012

You could probably use more cream cheese if you want to - I only had 3 oz, so that's what I used!

Michele Zetusky missyz17

Feb 11, 2012

Always fun - not sure you remember my husband is living and working there - back again in March - but love it! Your fridge sounds like mine - and LOVE cream cheese so more is always better - how much do you think?

Jenni K AnCsMom

Feb 11, 2012

I remembered he went there for work - I didn't realize he was living there. A fun place to visit for you, but bummer he has to be so far away!
As far as the cream cheese.... I'm not sure - it might be a trial & error thing. If I had a full block, I probably would have put at least 4 oz in, but you could probably try up to 6. Let me know!