Pasta with Bratwurst & Sour Cream

Try this quick and easy dinner idea, it's hearty and packed with flavor.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 pound penne pasta
• 2 bratwurst, uncooked
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper
• 6 ounces sour cream
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated plus a little more for serving
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• 2 -3 ounces milk or pasta water 

DIRECTIONS

1. Boil pasta according to package directions
2. Slice brats lengthwise, remove sausage and cook in a non-stick medium sized pan
3. While it cooks, season with red pepper, salt & pepper
4. When sausage is longer pink, add sour cream & stir well to combine
5. Drain pasta (reserving about ½ cup pasta water) and add to sausage with most of the parsley and parmesan
6. Mix well, and depending on how thick or thin you like it, add a little pasta water or milk
7. Mix again well and plate, adding a little more parsley

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