Garlic Butter Sausage Pasta (30-Minutes)
Garlic Butter Sausage Pasta is a quick and easy meal bursting with rich flavors from smoky sausage, buttery garlic sauce, and parmesan cheese.With a 30-minute cook time, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner that’s easy to customize with different pasta and add-ins.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked or Italian sausage sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for spice
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
Step 2: Sauté the Sausage
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pan.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and add the butter.
- Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
Step 4: Combine Everything
- Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the garlic butter sauce.
- Return the sausage to the pan and mix well.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan and fresh parsley before serving.