Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet
A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring sweet and savory honey garlic sausage and hearty pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add honey and soy sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For added crunch, consider including veggies like bell peppers or snap peas.