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Best Garlic Butter Sausage Bites and Creamy Parmesan Pasta

This Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Juicy sausage bites coated in garlic butter and paired with rich, creamy Parmesan pasta create a hearty and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and hard to resist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Butter Sausage Bites:
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 pound smoked sausage or Italian sausage sliced into bite-sized pieces
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
  • 12 ounces pasta fettuccine, penne, or your favorite
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

For the Garlic Butter Sausage Bites:
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, flipping occasionally, until browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  5. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
  6. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Add heavy cream and garlic powder, stirring constantly.
  4. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy Parmesan sauce until fully coated.
To Serve:
  1. Plate the creamy Parmesan pasta and top with garlic butter sausage bites.
  2. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to use any pasta shape you like—penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti all work well.
  • Adjust the seasoning to your taste, adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.

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