How to Make Garlic Sausage and Pasta in a Bechamel Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a hearty and comforting dinner idea? Look no further than this delicious recipe for garlic sausage and pasta in a rich, creamy bechamel sauce. This dish is the perfect combination of savory sausage, al dente pasta, and creamy sauce that will satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or hosting a gathering with friends, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • salt to taste
  • white pepper to taste
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 (16 ounce) package corkscrew-shaped pasta (fusilli)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (12 ounce) package garlic chicken sausage (such as al fresco® All Natural Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage), sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk flour into the melted butter until dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper. Pour milk into the flour mixture; cook and stir until sauce is smooth and thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Remove sauce from heat and stir in egg yolks and nutmeg until well incorporated. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat.
  • Cook and stir sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir sausage into pasta; season with salt and white pepper.
  • Nutrition

    504 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 377mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 166mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 313mg