Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta – Easy Recipes for Dinner
This garlic butter sausage bites with creamy parmesan pasta is the ultimate comfort food dinner. Quick, cheesy, and satisfying!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage links, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lb pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add sausage slices. Cook until browned on all sides, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and reserved pasta water. Stir to combine, then reduce heat and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and cooked pasta. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.