Description
A rich and comforting Garlic Butter Sausage with Creamy Parmesan Pasta recipe that combines savory Italian sausages sautéed with fragrant garlic and butter, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, garnished with fresh parsley for a delicious, easy-to-make meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Sausage and Sauce
- 4 Italian sausages, sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Pasta
- 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)
Instructions
- Sauté Sausages: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced Italian sausages and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Butter: Add the minced garlic and butter to the skillet with the sausages. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the butter has melted, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Cook Pasta: While the sausage cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
- Make Parmesan Cream Sauce: Reduce the heat on the skillet to low. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the cream sauce and sausage. Toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
- Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese gives the best flavor and creaminess compared to pre-grated cheese.
- Reserve pasta water to help loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Italian sausages can be substituted with chicken or turkey sausages for a leaner option.
- For a garlic boost, you can add an extra clove or two of garlic to the sauce if desired.
- This dish pairs well with a simple side salad or steamed vegetables to balance the richness.
