Leftover Bratwurst Pasta Recipe

Leftover Bratwurst Pasta - A deliciously creamy and savory weeknight dinner that can be on the table in under 30 minutes. So good!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Meals

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 536kcal

Get Recipe Ingredients

Boil the Pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it's al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
Sauté the Brats. In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil and sauté leftover bratwurst slices and cook until they are lightly browned and heated through. Remove the brats from the pan and set them aside for later.
Prepare the Creamy Sauce. Add the butter, and heavy cream to the skillet. Bring it to a boil while whisking them together. Continue whisking until the sauce has reduced by half. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it in the creamy sauce until it's evenly coated.
Add the Cheese and Spices. Stir the parmesan cheese into the creamy sauce until it melts and creates a smooth cheesy sauce. Add some nutmeg, and salt to taste.
Add in the Brats and Toss to Combine. Add in the sliced brats and toss to combine.
Serve with Parmesan Cheese. Serve this delicious pasta topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese and a garnish of chopped green Italian parsley. We love to serve this cheesy pasta with some lightly toasted crostini, or some homemade garlic bread sticks.

leftover bratwurst sausages - Sliced into small pieces.
You can use any type of leftover bratwurst sausages, such as beer brats, spicy Italian sausages, or turkey sausages, depending on your preference. Not sure how to grill brats? Check out our easy recipe for Grilled Beer Brats.
heavy cream - Heavy cream and butter are combined to create the base of this creamy dish.
parmesan cheese - Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano is best because the cheese has no additives that prevent the it from melting into a smooth, creamy sauce.
fresh parsley for garnish (optional) - Freshly minced Italian parsley adds a fresh aromatic flavor to the finished dish. The minced, green fresh herbs also look beautiful sprinkled on top of the pasta.