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Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

A comforting and indulgent dish featuring savory sausage tossed in garlic butter over creamy Parmesan pasta, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sausage
  • 1 lb smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces Use pre-cooked or smoked sausages for best results.
  • 3 tbsp butter For sausage garlic butter.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your favorite)
  • 2 tbsp butter For sauce.
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly grated preferred.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparing the Garlic Butter Sausage Bites
  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced sausage in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, flip, and brown the other side until nicely caramelized. Remove sausage to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 3 tbsp butter to the same skillet and melt.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Return sausage to the pan. Toss in the garlic butter to coat evenly.
  6. Sprinkle with 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss once more.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Cooking the Pasta and Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz of pasta and cook until al dente per package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter.
  3. Pour in 1 ½ cups heavy cream and stir in 1 tsp garlic powder. Warm until just simmering — do not boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in 1 cup grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth. If it seems too thick, whisk in a spoonful of reserved pasta water to loosen.
  5. Season with ½ tsp black pepper and salt to taste.
  6. Add pasta to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
Serving
  1. Plate a nest of creamy Parmesan pasta.
  2. Spoon garlic butter sausage bites over the pasta.
  3. Garnish with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

This dish can be adapted with various sausages or pasta types and can be made lighter with substitutions.