Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Garlic Butter Sausage Bites are golden halal beef sausage pieces served with creamy garlic Parmesan pasta.Brown the sausage, make the Parmesan cream sauce, then toss everything with cooked pasta.This easy sausage pasta recipe takes about 30 minutes and makes a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb halal beef sausage cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Extra Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef sausage pieces and cook until browned and lightly crisp on the outside. Transfer them to a plate.
- Reduce the heat and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and gently simmer over low heat for 2–3 minutes. Avoid bringing the cream to a rapid boil.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and sausage bites to the skillet. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a small splash of reserved pasta water.
- Serve the Garlic Butter Sausage Bites and creamy Parmesan pasta immediately, topped with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, replace part of the heavy cream with whole milk, although the finished sauce will be less rich. Gluten-free pasta can also be used if needed.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, or a little fresh basil. Serve with a crisp green salad, roasted vegetables, or warm garlic bread.