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Crispy, golden slices of garlic add a nice crunch and nutty flavor (picky eaters can have their pasta without or easily eat around it).
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Step 1
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic slices and sauté until light golden, about 45 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to bowl.
Step 2
Increase heat to medium-high; add sage to same skillet and stir until beginning to crisp, about 10 seconds. Add sausage and sauté until browned and crisp in spots, breaking up with fork, about 8 minutes.
Step 3
Drain pasta; add pasta and remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet. Using tongs, toss pasta with sausage mixture. Add crushed red pepper, if desired; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Top with crispy garlic and grated Asiago cheese.
Step 4
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Reviews (44)
Back to TopLiked it. I made necessary revisions for what I had on hand. I used Penne instead of Fettucine. I had pre-cooked chicken sausage I needed to use. My sage was dried. It ended up pretty good.
dianekde
2/12/2018
Easy weeknight dinner. Used dried sage leaves because that's what's in the house, and add more as garnish while plating. Added about a cup of pasta water - a necessity and alternative to adding more butter and/or olive oil.
Nanette90278
Los Angeles, CA
6/11/2015
I loved this recipe ! Super easy and delicious. I made it last night & it got rave reviews. I didn't have the dry pasta issue either. I surrounded the pasta in each bowl with sautéed spinach. yummy.
pwilliams5
Carlsbad, CA 92011
3/26/2014
I upped the garlic and the sage and agree that it added a lot of flavor. I didn't find the pasta dry at all -- the turkey had plenty of juices in the pan. Simple and delicious.
jordane23
San Francisco
5/27/2012
The first few times, I made it according to the recipe and it was good. But then decided to experiment. Added a can of white beans and 3/4 cup of chopped sun dried tomatoes. Also added a cup of the pasta broth to make up for dryness. Excellent!
Qajakcook
Grand Rapids, MI
1/24/2011
We thought this was outstanding. Very simple but surprisingly interesting layering of flavors. Don't substitute for the Asiago-- it's a much nicer match than a Parmesan would be. (Also, we used flaked Asiago which I think is better than a fine grate would have been.) We also didn't skip adding the last tbsp of butter (though I was tempted)-- and am glad we didn't because I think that's what kept the pasta from being too dry. We doubled the garlic and fried it up nice and crispy. Really very, very good.
Anonymous
watertown, ma
11/19/2010
So easy and simple to make, but I'd definitely add more garlic next time. Turned out great. Sage and sausage go so well together.
jamielee131446
nyc
9/30/2010
这是好的,但是不像我预期的那么好。阿格雷e with the earlier reviewers as to the dryness of the pasta. Not sure if it needs pasta water or more butter. I used more garlic and sage. Not sure if I used too much sage and it overpowered the sausage. Anyway - will retry with some changes.
davearcher76
memphis
9/5/2010
Wow! This was fantastic! And so easy... Definite keeper.
Anonymous
atlanta
9/27/2009
Love this recipe. Super tasty. I make it every couple of weeks now, and we all look forward to it. The crispy garlic is fantastic, i quadruple the amount, and make sure most of it ends up on my plate! Asiago is a must.
Anonymous
2/14/2009
super yummy, super easy. might add sun-dried tomatoes for some color.
amjohnson3
wisconsin, where it's cold
1/14/2009
I thought this was very tasty, great texture and colours.
sbbirdlegs
10/29/2008
I've made this a number of times and it has never failed to disappoint. My boyfriend threatened to eat the entire pot of pasta the last time I made it. Delicious and very easy to make as well!
Anonymous
New York, NY
7/28/2008
A friend made it twice for dinner and I have to say this is very, very flavorful. She might have increased the amount of sage. Very simple and tasty!
Anonymous
Arlington, VA
6/10/2008
I've made this recipe quite a few times now and each time I do it a little differently. I think it works best with a curly pasta like farfalle instead of fettuccine. Whole wheat farfalle works especially well. I also like to replace the butter with olive oil. Once I tried parmesan instead of asiago and it was not nearly as good. Also, to simplify the steps (not that they're very complex as written), I mince the garlic and leave it in to cook with the sausage and sage. This recipe is good as is, but can be tinkered with to make it even better.
hillarybug
San Marcos, TX
6/3/2008