Penne Sausage In Creamy Parmesan Sauce

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This dish came together one weeknight from what we had in the fridge/cupboards. I wrote it down so i won't forget and can make it again. Enjoy :)

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Steps

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Remove sausage from casing if necessary and brown in 1 tbsp butter , preferably in a large wok or sauce pan.

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Meanwhile , cook penne in boiling salted water.

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Add chopped garlic to sausage and saut 1-2 minutes.

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Add salt and black& red peppers.

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Add additional 1 tbsp butter and melt.

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Sprinkle with flour.

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Stir well to ensure flour is absorbed.

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Add milk and bring to boiling.

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When the mixture starts to boil , reduce to low heat , add herbs and parmesan , and stir well.

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Simmer on low heat 2-5 minutes , stirring frequently.

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Drain pasta and add to wok / skillet.

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Stir to coat with sauce and heat through.

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Top with chopped fresh scallions and additional red pepper flakes and / or grated parmesan if desired.

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Ingredients

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penne pasta, sweet italian sausage link, butter, garlic cloves, salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, all-purpose flour, milk, dried oregano, dried basil, parmesan cheese, scallions