Spicy Alfredo Sauce

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
10 oz penne pasta
Meanwhile, heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage slices and cook for 3-4 minutes until nicely browned and slightly crispy. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
5 oz spicy smoked sausage
Reduce the heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves
Pour in the half and half, then stir in the taco seasoning, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Simmer gently for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
2 cups half and half
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to cover in sauce. Adjust the consistency with some of the reserved pasta water if needed. Stir in the cooked sausage and grated Parmesan and toss again to combine.
⅓ cup Parmesan
Finish with the fresh parsley, adjust the seasoning to taste and serve immediately.
A handful fresh parsley