Sometimes during the work week, you just don't have the energy to spend a couple of hours preparing a meal of commendable, home chef proportions. That's where this sinple fettucine recipe comes in handy and its tastiness is directly proportional to how cool the weather is outside.
Ingredients:
1 box fettuccine
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage
2 leeks, sliced
½ cup white wine
1 cup half-and-half
⅓ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fettuccine with Italian Sausage and Leeks
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil
2. Remove casing from sausage and brown in a large skillet with the oil
3. Add leeks; cook for 3 minutes and deglaze with white wine
4. Cook until liquid reduces by ½
5. Add half-and-half, salt and black pepper; simmer 5 minutes
6. Cook fettuccine according to package directions
7. Drain, add to skillet and toss with the sauce
8. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with parsley before serving
- Yield:
- Serves 3
- Prep Time:
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time:
- 20 minutes
