Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Golden-browned sausage bites tossed in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce with tender pasta. A quick, comforting dinner packed with bold flavors, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook until sauce slightly thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
- Return sausage to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 24gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 880mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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