Garlic Butter Sausage Pasta
Garlic Butter Sausage Pasta is a quick and satisfying dish that combines savory sausage with garlic-infused butter, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. This recipe elevates any weeknight dinner into a delightful experience. Rich, creamy, and customizable, it’s perfect for using up pantry staples while still making a gourmet meal that will impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 12 oz sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced sausage until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then add the cooked pasta and sausage. Stir well to coat everything in the garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and stir gently until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg