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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Use quality Italian sausage for the best flavor - sweet, spicy, or a combination of both

Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking sausage to ensure proper browning

For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine when building the sauce

Make sure pasta is cooked al dente as it will continue to cook slightly in the sauce

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream

The garlic butter can be made ahead and refrigerated

For extra color and nutrition, add spinach or peas at the end

Fresh grated Parmesan works much better than pre-grated for a smooth sauce

Let the cream come to room temperature before adding to prevent curdling

If you prefer a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes or use hot Italian sausage

Sausage Parmesan Pasta

Name: Sausage Parmesan Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: For the Garlic Butter:; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; For the Sausage:; 1.5 lbs Italian sausage links (mild or hot); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; For the Pasta & Sauce:; 1 lb pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine); 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons cream cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; For Garnish:; Extra Parmesan cheese, grated; Fresh parsley, chopped; Fresh basil, torn

This irresistible Sausage Parmesan Pasta combines juicy, herb-infused sausage bites with perfectly cooked pasta in a luxurious garlic butter cream sauce. The secret lies in the rich garlic butter blend that coats each tender sausage piece, creating an incredible depth of flavor that permeates the entire dish. Al dente pasta twirls in a silky parmesan cream sauce that's been enhanced with the savory drippings from the sausage, creating a harmonious marriage of flavors. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of meaty sausage, creamy sauce, and tender pasta, making this dish both comforting and sophisticated. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and additional parmesan, this pasta creation transforms simple ingredients into a memorable meal that's impressive enough for company yet easy enough for weeknight dinners.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Total Time

35 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Garlic Butter:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon lemon zest

For the Sausage:

1.5 lbs Italian sausage links (mild or hot)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

For the Pasta & Sauce:

1 lb pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons cream cheese

2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion, finely diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/2 cup reserved pasta water

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

For Garnish:

Extra Parmesan cheese, grated

Fresh parsley, chopped

Fresh basil, torn

Cracked black pepper

Equipment:

Large skillet

Large pot for pasta

Mixing bowl

Tongs

Whisk

Sharp knife

Instructions

Make garlic butter: In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Set aside.

Prepare sausage: Slice sausage links into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, toss with olive oil, garlic powder, and dried oregano to coat evenly.

Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.

Cook sausage bites: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage pieces and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and fully cooked (160°F internal temperature).

Add garlic butter to sausage: Reduce heat to medium-low and add half of the prepared garlic butter to the skillet with the sausage. Stir until melted and sausage pieces are well coated, about 2 minutes. Transfer sausage bites to a plate, leaving drippings in the pan.

Start the sauce: In the same skillet with sausage drippings, add 2 tablespoons butter and melt over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Create roux: Sprinkle flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute to cook the flour.

Build the cream sauce: Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth, then add heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Add cheese: Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add cream cheese and stir until melted and incorporated. Add Italian seasoning.

Combine pasta and sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Return sausage to pasta: Gently fold in the cooked sausage bites along with any accumulated juices. Add remaining garlic butter and toss until everything is well coated and butter is melted.

Finish and serve: Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately topped with additional grated Parmesan, fresh herbs, and cracked black pepper.

Sausage Parmesan Pasta

JUE

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