Description
Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delightful dish that brings together savory sausage and rich, creamy pasta for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends, this recipe is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. The combination of buttery sausage bites, fresh garlic, and a luscious parmesan sauce will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausages (sweet or spicy)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop garlic finely and slice sausages into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sausage pieces and cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for one more minute until fragrant.
- Boil salted water in a pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet with sausages and garlic; stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Use reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce's consistency.
- Add drained pasta and fresh spinach to the skillet, mixing until well coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg