I am very excited to share this new Sausage Alfredo recipe with you guys!
Me and my boyfriend both loved it, even if it wasn’t exactly low-carb, and we finished off the leftovers the very next day. The sausage has got an Andouille sausage type of flavor to it, even though we used Italian sausage, and the flavor worked perfectly with the thick Alfredo sauce, broccoli, and basil. I’m hoping to make a few cream sauces from scratch soon, but for right now, the jarred stuff is working just fine.
So, as a college student, I’m still learning about grocery shopping. I’m learning about how to only go to the grocery store once a week (if you can do this already, you’re superhuman), making the lists before I go, and managing to somehow get everything I need without walking back and forth through the store five times. I’m constantly worried that the food I’m buying is going to go bad before I can use it, especially fruits and veggies, because I’m only cooking for one or two. Leftovers are great and all, especially pasta leftovers, but how am I supposed to make the food I’m buying last? (Side note: I’m really upset about how fast bananas go brown. Banana bread it is. I got some good cupcakes coming your way soon.)
I hit up the frozen fruit and vegetable aisle quite often. I’m a big fan of smoothies in the morning to get few of those nutritional servings in and they never go bad!
I was excited to find Dorot cubes in the freezer section, which is basically frozen herbs! Basil is a hard herb to store since it goes bad so quickly, so this Dorot chopped basil has become a staple in my freezer (although I do like the fresh stuff every once in a while). You can even try it with this coupon that basically comes pre-clipped for you. Think of me as your new personal coupon clipper!
(Side note: A Dorot basil cube is equivalent to approximately one teaspoon. You may substitute the basil for pesto or fresh basil if you wish, but it will not affect the recipe drastically.)
The recipe is below, but all you have to do is steam some broccoli, brown some sausage, sauté some onions and mix it all in the alfredo sauce with basil for a little extra flavor!
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- 4 links Italian Sausage
- 1 head Broccoli chopped into pieces
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 tray Dorot Basil
- Fresh Basil Optional
- 1 box Bowtie Pasta
- 2 jars Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
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- Steam the broccoli in a separate pot.
- In a separate pan, cook the sausage links until brown. Slice after cooking.
- In the leftover sausage grease, sauté the diced onions.
- Heat the alfredo sauce in a sauce pan. When warm, add the sausage, onions, and broccoli. Stir well and gradually add the Dorot Basil Squares as desired.
- Cook until everything is well incorporated and serve over pasta.
This is a great recipe! I’ve used those basil cubes before and they’re so fun!
Kristin
The Blush Blonde
They are! I’m surprised how much I liked them! So convenient!
Okay wow, YUM! You literally have my mouth watering with this recipe!
-Anna | http://www.fivefootandfabulous.com
I’m glad you liked it!
This looks so good! I so need to make this soon.
xoxo, Jenny
I hope you get to try it! It’s delicious!
Ive never used basil cubes before! I want to try this!
Rachel | http://www.theconfusedmillennial.com
I hadn’t either before this! I love them! So convenient!
I love adding any meat to pasta! This looks great with the sausage!!
I loved it! I usually do chicken or shrimp with alfredo, but it was so tasty with the sausage!
This sounds absolutely great, and it probably doesn’t help that I’m pretty hungry right now, too. This is such a simple recipe but it looks SO good. I think I’m going to try it out later this week, so thanks for sharing!
Kayla || Keynotes from Kay
Haha I get it, I HAVE to stop grocery shopping when I’m hungry! But I hope you got the chance to try it or are getting the chance soon!
Yummy looks fantastic! I will have to give it a try
I hope you get the chance to try it!
Girl…this looks awesome!!! Not only do I have a new recipe, but you’ve totally introduced me to the Dorot trays. I’ve never seen these before, but I didn’t know I should be looking for them. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Thank you! I am new to the trays too, but they’re really nice while I’m in college and don’t cook for every meal. I don’t want anything to go bad!
That looks so good! I actually just bought some fresh basil from the Farmer’s market but it is already going bad! I never thought to buy frozen herbs. Chop up some potatoes and stir fry the basil in–So good!
Ciara | http://www.caffeineanddaydreams.com
I hadn’t either before this! They are so convenient!
This looks delicious. My sister loves alfredo so I’ll definitely pass this recipe on to her. xx Merisa | Monogrammed Magnolias
Thanks for sharing! 🙂
OMG I love these types of pasta dishes! This has me hungry now lol.
Alix | http://www.apintsizedlife.com
I love ALL types of pasta dishes! I make so many on here! Feel free to check out some more! 🙂
You always share the most decadent looking recipes! Adopt me? 😉
Only if you take me on those amazing looking trips with you! 😉
I never thought about adding sausage to alfredo but this looks delicious!!
I usually use chicken or shrimp, but I loved the sausage in this alfredo too! It gives it a much different flavor!
This looks so yummy!! Good thing I’m going food shopping tomorrow – I’m going to get the ingredients to make this!
XO,
Sami || sparkleandshinesami.com
I hope you liked this if you tried it! 🙂
This looks absolutely amazing! I love pasta a little too much, so I need to try this 🙂
Pasta is my absolute favorite! Thanks for stopping by and checking this out!
I really really really want to try those freezable herbs! My fiance & I LOVE seasoning with herbs, and this is amazing! It looks so delicous!
xoxo
I was hesitant, but they are actually SO convenient! I hate it when my basil goes bad so this is the perfect solution!
This looks SO yummy!! I love pasta and def need to try this out!
xoxo
Amy | Pastel N Pink
I hope you do! I loved it! Thanks for checking it out 🙂
This looks so delicious! I can’t wait to try making it!
Xoxo,
Amanda
trulyyoursa.com
I hope you do try it! It’s so easy and delicious!