Garlic Butter Shrimp and Sausage Skillet Pasta
Indulge in a delightful blend of succulent shrimp and savory sausage enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce with this Garlic Butter Shrimp and Sausage Skillet Pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is both quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add sliced sausage and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and dried herbs; cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the drained pasta to the skillet, add remaining butter, Parmesan cheese, and gradually mix in reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is reached.
- Serve immediately with extra melted butter drizzled on top if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg