Garlic Butter Sausage Parmesan Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sausage Bites
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1 lb Italian sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Creamy Parmesan Pasta
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8 oz rotini pasta
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage pieces and cook for approximately 10 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
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Add minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove sausage bites from the skillet and set aside.
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Boil the rotini pasta in a separate pot according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and reserve some cooking water.
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In the same skillet used for the sausage, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream, garlic powder, and onion powder, stirring constantly until heated through. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss in the creamy sauce. Use reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed. Optionally, stir the sausage bites into the pasta or place them on top.
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Garnish the dish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Reserve pasta cooking water to adjust the sauce consistency if necessary.
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Grate Parmesan cheese fresh for a better creamy texture.