Sausage Mushroom Alfredo

nataliegoes's Note:

My favorite recipe in the whole world. And doesn't take forever either. Use on any pasta of your choice...fettuccine, gnocchi, etc.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 vegetarian sausage links
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄8; teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon sage
• ½ cup parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Alfredo sauce cooks fairly quickly, so begin your pasta first.
2. Defrost sausages is microwave. Mash them with a fork until broken into little chunks.
3. Melt butter in large pot. Add sausage pieces and sliced mushrooms over medium high heat for 5 minutes.
4. Add heavy cream and spices and reduce heat a bit. Stir frequently until cream thickens (about 8-10 minutes).
5. Remove from heat and add Parmesan. Stir thoroughly. Serve over cooked pasta.