Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring garlic butter sausage bites paired with creamy parmesan pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use high-quality parmesan for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt to taste if your sausage is already seasoned.
- For extra spice, add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: 30-minute meal, garlic butter sausage, creamy pasta, quick dinner