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Garlic Butter Sausage Parmesan Pasta

A delightful and creamy pasta dish combining smoked sausage with garlic and Parmesan cheese, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 700

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 340 g pasta (fettuccine, penne, or preferred shape)
  • 450 g smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 45 g unsalted butter to be used in the skillet
  • 30 g unsalted butter to be used in the sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 5 g Italian seasoning
  • 5 g garlic powder
  • 360 ml heavy cream
  • 90 g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Sausage
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate and set it aside.
  2. In the same skillet, melt 45 g of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Return the sausage to the skillet, toss to coat in the garlic butter, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley.
Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a large saucepan, melt 30 g of butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and garlic powder, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combining and Serving the Dish
  1. Combine the drained pasta with the creamy Parmesan sauce, ensuring it's evenly coated.
  2. Serve the creamy pasta on plates topped with the garlic butter sausage. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan and parsley.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months, thaw before reheating.