Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 45 g unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ml olive oil
- 5 g Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 340 g pasta (fettuccine, penne, or preferred shape)
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 360 ml heavy cream
- 90 g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 5 g garlic powder
- 2 g ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until well browned on both sides, about 4–5 minutes. Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Return the sausage to the pan, toss to coat evenly, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and garlic powder, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Combine the drained pasta with the creamy Parmesan sauce, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated.
- Serve the creamy Parmesan pasta on plates and top with garlic butter sausage bites. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra nutrition, add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes. Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg