https://barefootstiletto.com Keep your feet on the ground and reach for the stars Sun, 10 Mar 2024 06:32:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://barefootstiletto.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cropped-421564_120855864709743_171152364_n-32x32.jpg https://barefootstiletto.com 32 32 https://barefootstiletto.com/2024/03/10/creamy-sausage-pasta/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 06:32:37 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=3742 Creamy Sausage Pasta Decadent Tuscan Sausage and Pasta Delight Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage 8 […]

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Decadent Tuscan Sausage and Pasta Delight

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 8 oz pasta (any kind you prefer)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a large pot, cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
5. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
6. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
7. Bring to a simmer.
8. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet.
9. Simmer until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
10. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
11. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 650 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with these Savory Southern-style biscuit Bombs, bursting with creamy sausage gravy. This dish is a testament to homestyle cooking, combining the flaky, buttery goodness of buttermilk biscuits with a hearty, savory filling that’s sure to satisfy any appetite.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground pork sausage
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ cups whole milk, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 can (8-count) Southern Homestyle buttermilk biscuits, not flaky
• Parsley, for garnish
• Garlic Butter Topping (Optional):
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley

Directions:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown pork sausage until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
2. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add flour to the skillet.
3. Stir to combine and slowly pour in the milk.
4. Stir frequently until the mixture thickens (about 10-12 minutes).
5. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder and set aside to cool slightly.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 12-inch oven-safe skillet by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
7. Remove the biscuits from the can and place them on a clean work surface.
8. Using a rolling pin, flatten each biscuit to about ⅛-inch thickness.
9. Place 2 heaping tablespoons of the sausage mixture on top of each flattened biscuit.
10. Pinch the edges of the biscuit together to seal the mixture inside.
11. Place the sealed biscuits, seam-side down, in the prepared skillet.
12. Optional: brush the tops with a mixture of melted butter, garlic salt, and parsley.
13. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
14. Serve warm, topped with remaining gravy, and garnished with parsley.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

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