Sticky Garlic Butter Smoky Parmesan Sausage Pasta Skillet
A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring smoky sausage, garlic butter, and creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the sliced smoked sausage in the skillet for 5–7 minutes.
- Sauté the minced garlic and spices for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Create the broth base by adding chicken broth and letting it simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Make it creamy by mixing in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until blended.
- Combine the cooked penne pasta into the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting quality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg