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Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients:

For the Garlic Butter Sausage Bites:

1 lb smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
3 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your favorite)
2 tbsp butter
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste
Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:
For the Garlic Butter Sausage Bites:
1️⃣ Cook the sausage:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet 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 it aside.
2️⃣ Make the garlic butter:

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Return the sausage to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter until fully coated. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley.
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
1️⃣ Cook the pasta:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the creamy sauce:

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the heavy cream and garlic powder, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3️⃣ Combine:

Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy Parmesan sauce until fully coated.

Serve:
Assemble the dish: Serve the garlic butter sausage bites over the creamy Parmesan pasta. Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley for added flavor and freshness.

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