Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a comforting and indulgent dish that combines juicy chicken sausage sautéed in rich garlic butter with creamy fettuccine coated in fresh Parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this quick recipe offers delightful flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy the warm, satisfying embrace of this Italian-inspired meal any night of the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausages, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chicken sausage pieces and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a bit of pasta water.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sausage mixture in the skillet, stirring to coat evenly. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg