Description
Garlic butter sausage with creamy parmesan pasta delivers a comforting Italian-inspired meal packed with rich flavors. Hearty sausage and silky pasta create a simple yet satisfying dinner that brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Italian sausages
- 4 cloves garlic (fresh)
- 1 lb (454 g) pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsps (60 g) butter
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium temperature, arranging sausage slices to achieve a golden-brown exterior for approximately 5-7 minutes, ensuring even caramelization.
- Incorporate minced garlic and butter into the skillet, allowing aromatics to release their fragrant essence for 1-2 minutes while gently stirring.
- Simultaneously prepare pasta in boiling water, following package guidance until reaching al dente texture; carefully extract and preserve a portion of starchy cooking liquid before draining.
- Stream heavy cream into the sausage mixture, gradually introducing grated parmesan cheese and whisking continuously until sauce transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transfer drained pasta directly into the creamy skillet, gently folding ingredients to ensure comprehensive coating; adjust sauce viscosity by incrementally introducing reserved pasta water.
- Conclude preparation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley, then seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to elevate flavor profile; plate immediately while maintaining optimal temperature.
Notes
- Choose high-quality sausages with robust flavors like Italian or spicy varieties for enhanced taste profile.
- Ensure pasta is cooked precisely al dente to prevent mushiness and maintain perfect texture when mixed with creamy sauce.
- Reserve pasta water before draining, as its starchy consistency helps create silky, smooth sauce that clings beautifully to noodles.
- Experiment with different cheese options like pecorino or aged cheddar to personalize the dish’s richness and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg