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Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

  • Author: Tyla
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a comforting, satisfying dish that’s big on flavor yet easy to pull together. Whether you’re feeding your family or entertaining guests, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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For the Garlic Butter Sausage Bites:

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 lb smoked or Italian sausage, sliced into bite-sized rounds
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Variations:

  • Use vegan sausage and dairy-free butter for a plant-based version
  • Add red chili flakes for heat

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

  • 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Optional Add-ins:

  • Sautéed mushrooms
  • Baby spinach
  • Lemon zest

Instructions

Sausage Bites:

  1. Slice sausage into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Sear sausage 4–5 minutes per side until browned.
  4. Remove sausage; melt butter in the same skillet.
  5. Add garlic; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Return sausage to pan; toss with garlic butter and Italian seasoning.
  7. Garnish with parsley and set aside.

Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Stir in garlic powder.
  4. Pour in heavy cream; warm gently.
  5. Whisk in Parmesan gradually; stir until smooth.
  6. Add reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (optional).

Assembly:

  1. Toss cooked pasta in the Parmesan sauce.
  2. Divide into bowls and top with sausage bites.
  3. Garnish with extra cheese and parsley.

Notes

  • Use fresh Parmesan: It melts better and enhances flavor.
  • Season in stages: Don’t forget to salt your pasta water.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan: Sausage browns best with space.
  • Control heat: Avoid boiling the cream and cheese.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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