Creamy Cabbage Alfredo with Crispy Sausage
Creamy cabbage Alfredo pairs caramelized cabbage, crisp Italian sausage, and Parmesan in a cozy one-pan pasta dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine or tagliatelle
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more to serve
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Crisp the sausage: Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 7 to 9 minutes, breaking it into craggy pieces. Transfer to a plate.
- Caramelize the cabbage: Add oil, cabbage, onion, salt, and pepper. Cook 10 to 12 minutes until tender with deeply golden edges; add garlic for the final minute.
- Build the sauce: Add broth, cream, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 3 minutes, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Finish: Add pasta and sausage. Toss over low heat, loosening with pasta water. Finish with lemon juice and parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers promptly in a covered container and follow the make-ahead guidance in the article. Images are AI-generated illustrations; recipe not kitchen-tested.