Creamy Spicy Garlic Noodles with Sausage
Creamy Spicy Garlic Noodles with Sausage is a bold and comforting one-pot dish that balances spicy heat, rich cream sauce, and savory sausage flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe delivers a satisfying, garlicky, and creamy noodle experience perfect for quick weeknight dinners or anytime comfort food craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Contains dairy and meat
Ingredients
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Proteins
- 12 oz Italian sausage (spicy or mild, sliced or crumbled)
Produce & Herbs
- 4 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Dairy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta & Grains
- 8 oz fettuccine or egg noodles
Pantry Items & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your choice of noodles until al dente. Drain, reserving about half a cup of pasta water for later.
- Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add sliced or crumbled sausage. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking gently until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine with garlic and spices. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to help loosen the sauce. Let it simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Finish: Add the browned sausage back into the skillet along with the cooked noodles. Toss everything to coat well. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve immediately for the best creamy spicy garlic noodles with sausage experience.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic to achieve a stronger, more authentic garlic flavor.
- Cook noodles al dente to avoid mushiness when combined with sauce.
- Reserve pasta water to help adjust the sauce consistency and enhance flavor.
- Brown sausage thoroughly to develop deeper flavor and appealing texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes gradually to customize the spice level to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg