Description

This Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta recipe is an indulgent, comforting dish that combines savory sausage with a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. The garlic butter sausage bites add a burst of flavor that perfectly complements the creamy pasta. It’s an easy yet satisfying dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb smoked or Italian sausage (sliced into bite-sized pieces)
2 tablespoons butter (for sausage)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
2 tablespoons butter (for pasta)
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Add the heavy cream to the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the cream to thicken slightly.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder, mixing until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. If the sauce gets too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Stir in the cooked sausage bites and mix well.
If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a little extra heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

You can use any type of sausage you prefer, such as chicken sausage or turkey sausage for a lighter version.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
If you like your dish with a bit more heat, adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your taste.
Make sure the sausage is cooked through before adding it back to the creamy pasta sauce for the best flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish, Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Garlic Butter Sausage Bites, Creamy Parmesan Pasta, Sausage and Pasta, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe, Garlic Sausage, Italian Sausage, Easy Dinner Recipe