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Ingredients:
For the Sausage Bites:
- Italian, smoked, or chicken sausage links
- Garlic
- Butter and olive oil
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- Fettuccine, linguine, or penne pasta
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- Nutmeg (optional)
For Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and save 1 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Sausage Bites:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces and cook for 4-6 minutes, until browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss the cooked sausage in the garlic butter and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens.
- Add Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using), stirring until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning with salt to taste.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
- Serve:
- Divide the pasta into bowls or plates, top with garlic butter sausage bites, and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
