Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients

• Garlic Butter Sausage Bites
  • 1 lbs Smoked Sausage
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • Salt & Pepper To Taste
  • Fresh Parsley To Garnish
• Creamy Parmesan Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 1/2 C Heavy Cream
  • 1 C Grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • Salt & Pepper To Taste
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

1. Cook the Sausage Bites:

   • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
   • In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Return the sausage to the skillet, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

2. Cook the Pasta:

   • While cooking the sausage, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water for later if needed.

3. Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:

   • In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the heavy cream and garlic powder, stirring until the mixture begins to simmer.
   • Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.

4. Combine Pasta and Sauce:

   • Add the cooked pasta to the Parmesan sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to achieve your desired consistency.

5. Serve:

   • Plate the creamy Parmesan pasta, then top with the garlic butter sausage bites. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese for added flavor.

Recipe Credit: https://recipe.ukfinda.com/gar...