Description
This Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet is a one-pan wonder that combines savory sausage with a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce. Tossed with pasta for the perfect comfort meal, this dish is easy to make and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy), casing removed
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti works well)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Parmesan cheese, grated (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the sausage is browned and fully cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar (if using), red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine, allowing the sauce to simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens and becomes sticky.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the honey garlic sauce and sausage mixture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option.
- For a bit of extra flavor, you can sauté some chopped onions or bell peppers with the sausage.
- If you like your sauce extra sticky, let it simmer for a few more minutes to thicken further.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg