This brown butter alfredo pasta with roasted red peppers and sausage is perfect for Sunday dinner and a great way to use up leftover grilled sausage.
I was away on a long weekend vacation to western Wisconsin (more on that soon) and I purchased a bathing suit to take with me. First time wearing a bathing suit in 4 years. So, of course its only appropriate for me to post a recipe for alfredo sauce and pasta after that mental catastrophe.
It’s because of recipes like this one that I haven’t purchased a new suit, let alone put one on in years. It’s okay – I like food, I write about food, but that’s unfortunately starting to show.
I do believe that it’s okay to eat all types of food as long as you do so in moderation. This is hard to do when you starting eating this brown butter alfredo sauce because its delicious.
Brown Butter Alfredo Pasta
I tweaked this brown butter alfredo sauce recipe from Lauren’s Latest a little and added the roasted red peppers and sausage. Mr. B. and his meat – I swear my carnivore husband has a personal vendetta against meatless Monday’s.
I originally intended to use Italian sausage – unfortunately I was tired when I made this and we had grilled both Italian sausage and bratwurst the night before. I totally screwed up and put the bratwurst in it instead – and it was delicious. I would suggest either brats or Italian sausage when you make this (but if you are adventurous and try a different sausage type (knockwurst, Polish sausage) let me know.
Make this brown butter alfredo pasta dish when you have leftover sausage from a weekend of grilling, or just when you want a hearty meal.
Brown Butter Alfredo with Roasted Red Peppers and Sausage
This brown butter alfredo pasta with roasted red peppers and sausage is perfect for Sunday dinner and a great way to use up leftover grilled sausage.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked, sliced sausage (bratwurst or Italian sausage)
- 1 cup sliced roasted red pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions to al dente.
- Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat.
- Once the butter turns a medium brown color (and has a nutty smell), add the cream and garlic. Stir until combined.
- Add the cheese, mix until incorporated and smooth.
- Add the salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss with the cooked pasta, sausage, red pepper and basil.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Lauren's Latest.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 4182kcal Calories from fat 2192 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 244g | 375% |
| Saturated Fat 146g | 730% |
| Transfat 4g | |
| Cholesterol 720mg | 240% |
| Sodium 3554mg | 148% |
| Carbohydrate 365g | 122% |
| Dietary Fiber 17g | 68% |
| Sugars 27g | |
| Protein 135g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
Looking for more pasta recipes? Try this cheesy tomato pasta skillet or my spicy chicken romano pasta!
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Terri S says
Ohhhh!!! This looks so good! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe,
Heidi Embrey says
Pretty dish. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Adriane says
That looks delicious! You had me at “brown butter” 😉
Shannon says
This sounds and looks so good! Thank you for this recipe.
TrippyCusp93 says
Oh my goodness this looks absolutely heavenly! We eat a lot of penne around here, but mostly with chicken. I think when I attempt this I’ll put a spicy, Cajun spin on it! Thanks for sharing, I can’t wait to give it a try!
Jenny B says
Ooh, a Cajun spin sounds yummy 🙂
Helen Fern says
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at the “What’s for Dinner” link up!
easypeasylifematters says
This looks to die for!!! 🙂 Pinned!
Audrey says
I adore everything in this dish, alfredo, brown butter, sausage, peppers… MMMMM! Thanks for sharing on Creative K. Kids Tasty Tuesdays. I hope you will join us again.
Theresa @DearCreatives says
My daughter hates red sauce. This is a perfect recipe to try that I think she’d enjoy. Thanks for sharing with us at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. See you again soon.
Frugal Hausfrau says
This looks scrumptious! I’m always picking up sausage when it’s on sale and then trying to think of ways to use it! Problem solved! Thanks for bringing this by Throwback Thursday last week – Sorry I didn’t get a chance to comment earlier!!
Mollie