Sunday, June 10, 2012

Spinach & Feta Chicken Sausage Fettuccine Alfredo

  • 15 oz light creamy Alfredo pasta sauce
  • 12 oz spinach & feta chicken sausage, fully cooked
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1/4 c fresh onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c sun-dried tomatoes, julienne
  • 1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 c crumbled feta cheese
  • 9 oz fresh baby spinach 


Cut the sausages on the bias 1/4" thick.

Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water. Keep warm.
 
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil & sauté the garlic and onion for 2 minutes.
 
Add the sliced sausage pieces and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Fold in the fettuccine, rosemary, sun-dried tomatoes and cheeses. Add the Alfredo sauce and reserved pasta water. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until well-heated.
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Toss in the baby spinach at the end, and stir until all the ingredients are incorporated together