Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta – Easy Pasta Bakes Recipes
Creamy, garlicky, and loaded with flavor, this pasta dish pulls double duty. On one side of the plate, you’ve got juicy sausage bites kissed with garlic butter. On the other, creamy Parmesan pasta that hugs every bite like it’s trying to win you over. No need to choose between comfort and speed—this meal has both.
We’ve all had those nights where the idea of cooking feels like a marathon. I get it. But trust me, if you’ve got a skillet, a box of pasta, and a craving for something rich and satisfying, you’re halfway there. I’ve made this more times than I can count, and every time it hits that sweet spot between effortless and indulgent.
So whether you're wrangling dinner between work and errands or you're just in the mood to spoil yourself with something cozy, this one's got you. And hey, garlic butter? That stuff never lets us down.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni works great)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Toss in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.