Garlic Butter Parmesan Sausage Pasta

5 mins

20 mins

Portions: 6

Butter makes everything better. Savory sausage, tender linguine, sweet peas and Parmesan get tossed in a golden garlic butter sauce for an easy, cozy dinner with just the right amount of kick. Finish with lemon, basil or extra Parmesan and dig in.

Ingredients

1 package (13.5 oz) Johnsonville Smoked Rope Sausage

Ingredient Swap

1 package (16 oz) package Johnsonville Fresh Ground Italian Sausage, any variety
12 ounces linguine pasta
½ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups green peas
½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus additional for serving if desired

Directions

Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown smoked sausage slices until heated through and lightly browned or cook and crumble fresh ground sausage until browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the butter foams, turns golden brown, and smells nutty.
Add garlic, peas, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook and stir occasionally until the peas are warmed through. Add the sausage and cooked linguine and toss until evenly coated.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes.