Garlic butter sausage bites served over creamy Parmesan pasta combine the savory flavors of juicy sausage, rich garlic butter, and a luxuriously creamy Parmesan sauce for a hearty and satisfying meal. This dish brings together simple ingredients in a quick, flavor-packed recipe that is sure to impress at the dinner table.
Ingredients:
For the Garlic Butter Sausage Bites:
- 1 lb Italian sausage links (or your favorite sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)