Description
Sizzling garlic butter sausage bites with parmesan pasta deliver a mouthwatering blend of savory sausage and creamy pasta. Rich flavors dance together, creating a comforting meal that promises to satisfy hungry diners with minimal effort and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound sausage (Italian sausage or preferred type, casing removed, cut into bite-sized pieces)
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Spices and Oils:
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Sear sausage pieces in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, rotating until golden and crisp on all surfaces. Transfer to a separate plate.
- In the identical skillet, melt butter at medium temperature. Incorporate minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic. Sprinkle red pepper flakes for optional heat.
- Reintroduce sausage to the pan, thoroughly coating with garlic butter sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to ensure complete heating and flavor infusion.
- Simultaneously, prepare pasta in generously salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until perfectly tender. Drain, preserving 1/2 cup pasta liquid.
- Create sauce by melting butter in a saucepan. Pour chicken broth and bring to gentle simmer. Whisk in heavy cream and garlic powder, cooking 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese, stirring until completely dissolved and sauce achieves silky consistency. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Fold cooked pasta into creamy sauce, adjusting texture with reserved pasta water if necessary. Warm for additional 1-2 minutes.
- Plate pasta and crown with garlic butter sausage bites. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Choose spicy or mild sausage based on personal heat preference, allowing customization of flavor intensity.
- Reserve pasta water as a secret weapon to create silky, perfectly balanced sauce consistency without becoming too thick or dry.
- Opt for fresh garlic instead of powder for more robust, authentic flavor profile that elevates the entire dish’s taste experience.
- Consider gluten-free pasta alternatives like zucchini noodles or chickpea pasta for low-carb or dietary-restricted versions of this comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg