Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta 🍝🧄🧀
Ingredients:
For the Sausage Bites:
• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
• 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional, for depth of flavor)
• ½ cup reserved pasta water (if needed for thinning)
• Fresh parsley & extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta:
• Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
• Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
2. Prepare the Garlic Butter Sausage Bites:
• Heat a skillet over medium heat.
• Add butter and let it melt, then stir in garlic.
• Add sausage slices and cook until browned and slightly crispy.
• Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
• In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
• Pour in heavy cream and bring to a light simmer.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and nutmeg.
• Let it thicken slightly, stirring frequently.
4. Combine Everything:
• Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat.
• If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
• Stir in the garlic butter sausage bites.
5. Serve & Enjoy:
• Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
• Serve warm and enjoy this creamy, garlicky, and savory dish!
🍝 A rich and flavorful pasta dish with crispy, buttery sausage bites! 🧄🧀
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