Description
Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying dish featuring juicy sausage bites in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over tender pasta with creamy Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown sausage bites over medium heat until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and sausage to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality Parmesan for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: garlic butter sausage, creamy parmesan pasta, easy pasta recipe, sausage pasta