Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta – A Cozy 30-Minute Skillet Dinner
Juicy garlic butter sausage bites served over tender pasta tossed in a creamy Parmesan sauce — the perfect comfort food for busy nights or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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14 oz pre-cooked sausage (kielbasa, smoked, or Italian), sliced
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8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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¾ cup heavy cream
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¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and pepper to taste
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¼–½ cup reserved pasta water
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Fresh parsley, for garnish
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Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, sear sausage slices in a tablespoon of oil or butter over medium heat until golden. Remove and set aside.
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Melt 3 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth.
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Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss to coat. Add more water if needed to loosen the sauce.
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Return sausage to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook 2–3 minutes to heat through.
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Garnish with parsley, cracked black pepper, and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
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Use gluten-free pasta or low-carb substitutes as needed.
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Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra veggies.
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Reheat with a splash of cream for silky leftovers.