Description
This easy, flavor-loaded dinner brings together juicy garlic butter sausage bites and silky creamy Parmesan pasta—all in under 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights, picky eaters, and anyone craving cozy comfort food. If you love recipes with garlic sausage or pasta that tastes like a hug in a bowl, this one’s going straight into your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter Sausage Bites:
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1 lb smoked sausage (garlic or kielbasa), sliced into rounds
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
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8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or tortellini)
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1 tbsp butter
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1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
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Sear sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage slices until golden on both sides (5–6 minutes).
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Add garlic butter: Lower heat, add butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Make Parmesan sauce: In the pasta pot or a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, then add Parmesan. Whisk until smooth. Season to taste.
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Combine: Add drained pasta to the Parmesan sauce. Toss until fully coated. Plate with garlic butter sausage bites on top or mixed in.
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Finish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm!
Notes
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Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest sauce.
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For extra veggies, toss in spinach, peas, or sun-dried tomatoes.
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Swap in chicken sausage or turkey sausage for a lighter option.
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Want more heat? Add extra red pepper or a drizzle of hot sauce at the end.
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Works great with tortellini too for a fun twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Keywords: Recipes With Garlic Sausage