Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Adapted from recipestasteful.com
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your favorite)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside once done.
- Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add sausage back in and coat with garlic butter. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta as per package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream and garlic powder. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy Parmesan sauce, tossing until well coated.
- Plate the garlic butter sausage bites over the creamy Parmesan pasta. Add extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish.
Common questions
How long does Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta take to make?
About 35 minutes total — roughly 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta make?
It makes about 4 servings — enough for a family dinner, give or take depending on ages and appetites.
What do I need to make Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta?
15 ingredients — the full list is above, and most are common pantry and fridge staples.
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