SPICY SAUSAGE FETTUCCINE

Spicy Sausage Fettuccine image

One time I accidentally bought hot Italian sausage, but wanted to find a way to use it anyway. I tossed it in the slow cooker with mushrooms, tomatoes and wine, which helped to mellow out the heat. Now I buy the hot stuff on purpose! -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
8 hot Italian sausage links
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1/2 cup beef stock
1/2 cup dry white wine or additional stock
1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine or tagliatelle
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown sausages on all sides. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker, reserving drippings in pan., In same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in drippings over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, stock and wine; pour over sausages. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours (a thermometer inserted in sausages should read at least 160°)., To serve, cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Remove sausages from slow cooker; cut into thick slices., Skim fat from mushroom mixture. Add fettuccine and sausage; toss to combine. Serve in bowls. If desired, top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.