Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta. This quick and easy recipe features savory smoked sausage sautéed in rich garlic butter, paired with luscious fettuccine coated in a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish brings together family and friends around the table for a delightful meal filled with warmth and joy. With every bite, you’ll experience a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage (kielbasa or turkey sausage), sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning for another minute.
- Remove the sausage from the skillet. Add remaining butter and olive oil to the skillet, then pour in heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce and mix well. Return sausage to the skillet, combining all ingredients until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg