Garlic Butter Sausage Bites Paired with Creamy Parmesan Pasta Recipe
This delicious recipe combines the savory flavors of garlic butter sausage bites with a creamy parmesan pasta, making it a perfect choice for dinner parties or family meals.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup heavy cream at room temperature
- 0.5 lb pasta such as penne or fusilli
- 0.25 tsp salt to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add sausage pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta and sausage back into the skillet, tossing to coat everything evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad and a glass of white wine.