Description
Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is the ultimate 30-minute weeknight dinner. Juicy, crispy sausage bites are tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce and paired with creamy Parmesan pasta for a one-pan meal that’s bold, comforting, and full of flavor. Quick, easy, and always satisfying!
Ingredients
- For the Sausage Bites:
- Smoked sausage or kielbasa (sliced into bite-sized rounds)
- Butter
- Garlic (minced)
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- Pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- Heavy cream or half-and-half
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Butter
- Garlic (minced)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and add sausage slices. Cook 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute. Remove sausage and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt more butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, season to taste, and simmer until slightly thickened. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss pasta in the sauce, then return sausage to the skillet and mix until combined.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage for extra heat.
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or broccoli for more veggies.
- Sub with gluten-free pasta or whole wheat as needed.
- Stir in shredded mozzarella for extra creaminess.
- Half-and-half or milk can be used, but sauce may be thinner.
