Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
A delicious dish featuring bite-sized sausage pieces in a garlicky butter sauce served with creamy Parmesan pasta.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the sausage pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through—about 10 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Pour in the heavy cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until combined and warmed through.
- Slowly stir in Parmesan cheese, whisking until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and thickened—about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Toss gently to coat. Add pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
- Fold in the cooked sausage bites or spoon them over the top. Garnish with parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy every cheesy, garlicky bite.
Notes
Leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of milk or cream.