Description
Garlic Butter Sausage Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that brings together savory Italian sausage, fragrant garlic, and creamy butter, all enveloped in perfectly cooked pasta. This recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, it promises to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 12 oz Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced sausage until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and butter to the skillet; cook until fragrant and butter melts.
- Combine drained pasta with the sausage mixture in the skillet. Stir until well coated, adding reserved pasta water gradually for desired consistency.
- Finish with grated Parmesan cheese and mix until creamy. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg