SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM SAUCE FOR FETTUCCINE

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This hearty sauce is quick to prepare and satisfying to eat! From the kitchen of one of my favorite Chefs Mary Ann Esposito of Ciao Italia cooking show. This sauce makes enough for 1/2 lb. pasta.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb mixed mushrooms, beech, button, cremini, thinly sliced
1/2 lb pork sausage
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 lb cooked fettuccine (plain or combination of plain and spinach)
1 cup light cream, kept warm
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large skillet, and cook the garlic until it is soft.
  • Stir in the mushrooms, and cook them until softened.
  • Transfer mushrooms to a bowl, and set aside.
  • Brown the pork sausage in the same skillet, breaking it up with a fork.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Return the mushrooms to the pan, and mix ingredients well.
  • Stir the cooked fettucine into the skillet with the sausage mixture.
  • Stir in the cream and cheese, and mix everything quickly over med-high heat to blend.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1003.6, Fat 77.9, SaturatedFat 38.7, Cholesterol 257.4, Sodium 1351, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1, Protein 40.2

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