Creamy Pasta with Sausage

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 cloves garlic
• ¼ cup parsley
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 12 oz pasta and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium. Add the 2 tbsp butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits.

4. 4

   Pour in the 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Return the sausage to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss to coat. If too thick, add reserved pasta water a splash at a time until creamy.

6. 6

   Season with the 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Stir in the 0.25 cup chopped parsley and serve immediately.

7. 7

   Optional: top with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

Tools you’ll need

• Large pot
• Large skillet
• Colander
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons

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