Andouille Sausage Pasta

For my birthday last year my husband surprised with dinner at The Crab Pot, after many not so subtle hints.  We had lots of fun but were disappointed with the food.  However, we both LOVED the sausage.  This pasta is creamy, savory, and full of flavor.  I literally said, "this is so good" every bite. 

 Ingredients:

• 1 package Andouille Sausage (4 links), sliced in circles
• 1 box bow farfalle pasta (bow tie)
• 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 small sweet onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 4 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon blackened seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

Directions:  Cook pasta according to package directions.  In a large skillet melt one tablespoon butter over medium heat and saute garlic and onion until tender, add sausage and saute until heated through.  Add remaining butter and sprinkle with flour.  Slowly add cream, cheese, and seasonings stirring constantly.  Finally add pasta and coat evenly, serve and enjoy.

Semi Homemade Biscuits and Gravy

Every time my husband and I go out for breakfast he always orders biscuits and gravy.  We have had some really good ones and some really bad ones.  The good ones always have thick and creamy gravy with lots of sausage and the bad ones are the opposite.  I decided to surprise him one morning and we were  both pleasantly surprised with how fantastic and simple it was to make. 

Ingredients:

• 1 package refrigerated biscuits
• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 1 package country style gravy mix
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 1/2 cups cold milk
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• Tabasco, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Directions:  Bake biscuits according to package.  In a large skillet brown sausage over medium heat.  Sprinkle sausage with gravy mix and thoroughly mix.  Slowly stir in water followed by milk.  Season with paprika, Tabasco, and pepper.  Pour gravy over biscuits and serve.

Two Way Sausage Spaghetti

This was so easy and a huge hit with my husband and father in law.  Definitely a new one for my rotation.  If you are looking to cut some calories and fat use spaghetti squash and chicken/turkey Italian sausage.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 package spaghetti noodles  (I always use angel hair)
• 1 jar marinara 
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• 1 package Italian sausage links
• 1 small can of mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions: In a large skillet brown ground sausage with onion, add to food processor and mince.  Add marinara, minced meat, mushrooms, and garlic powder and simmer.  Add links to skillet and saute with olive oil until browned on each side.  Add water to skillet and turn heat on low and simmer with lid for about 20 minutes.  Boil noodles according to package.  Before draining noodles keep 1 cup water to add to sauce if needed.  Return noodles to pot and add sauce and pasta water if needed. (I used about 1/2 a cup)  Finally, add sausage links and serve.