Hearty Meal Duo (Printable Version)
Tender sausage cooked in garlic butter, paired with pasta drenched in a smooth Parmesan cream sauce. Simple to make and ready in just over half an hour!
# Ingredients:
→ Garlic Butter Sausage Bites
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Fresh parsley, chopped (garnish)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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3 tbsp butter
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Salt and black pepper, to preference
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 lb sausage (smoked or Italian), sliced
→ Creamy Parmesan Pasta
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1½ cups creamy heavy whipping cream
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Fresh parsley, for topping
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½ tsp ground black pepper
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Salt, adjusted to your taste
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1 tsp powdered garlic
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12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
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2 tbsp butter
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1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
# Steps:
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Pour a bit of olive oil into a big frying pan and warm it up over medium heat. Cook the sausage slices until both sides are browned, roughly 4-5 minutes. Take them out once done and set them aside for later.
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Toss butter into the same skillet, letting it melt on medium heat. Stir in the chopped garlic and let it heat for a minute or two until it smells amazing. Add the sausage back and stir it around until every piece is buttery. Sprinkle on Italian seasoning, plus some salt and pepper. For a final touch, sprinkle chopped parsley before taking it off the heat.
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Fill a big pot with salted water and bring it to a rapid boil. Cook your pasta following the package’s timing until it’s just firm enough (al dente). Drain the water out and leave the pasta ready for the next step.
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Melt the butter in a roomy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the whipping cream and garlic powder, keeping it smooth. Slowly add in Parmesan cheese, whisking as you go, until everything blends into a silky, cheesy sauce. Add salt and pepper to your liking.
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Stir your cooked pasta into the Parmesan sauce, mixing until all of it is coated with the creamy goodness.
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Spoon the buttery sausage bites over the creamy pasta, then finish with extra Parmesan and parsley for a bright garnish.
# Notes:
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If you want a richer flavor, add a splash of chicken broth or white wine while you cook the sausage.
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Consider swapping out the sausage for shrimp or chicken if you’d like a different twist.
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It’s best to eat this dish fresh, but leftovers stay good for 3 days in the fridge as long as they’re in a sealed container.
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When warming up leftovers, try adding a little bit of milk or cream to bring back the sauce’s creamy texture.