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Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet: A Flavorful One-Pan Wonder

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
This easy one-pan dish combines savory sausage with a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce, tossed with pasta for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or any short pasta)

Sausage

  • 1 lb sausage, sliced (Italian, smoked, or preferred)

Olive Oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Garlic

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Honey

  • 1/4 cup honey

Soy Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)

Apple Cider Vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Chicken Broth

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Red Pepper Flakes

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) (for a bit of heat)

Butter

  • 1 tablespoon butter

Parsley

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Salt and Pepper

  • to taste Salt and pepper

Parmesan Cheese

  • optional Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Sauté sliced sausage in olive oil until crispy, then set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté garlic briefly, then add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer 2-3 minutes, add red pepper flakes if desired.
  • Return sausage to skillet, coat with sauce, then add cooked pasta. Toss to combine, add butter, and loosen with reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and sprinkle Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: honey garlic, pasta, sausage