Description
This Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet is a bold and satisfying one-pan dinner, perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy sausage, tender pasta, and a sweet-and-savory honey garlic glaze come together in under 30 minutes for a flavorful, comforting meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or rotini)
- 12 oz sausage (smoked, Italian, or chicken), sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup or 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned and crisp around the edges.
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Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
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Stir in honey, soy sauce, ketchup or tomato paste, and water or broth. Let the sauce bubble and reduce for 3–4 minutes, until thickened and sticky.
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Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in sauce.
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Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
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Garnish with green onions or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed; watch cook time carefully.
- Try spicy sausage for extra kick or add chili garlic sauce to the glaze.
- Stir in steamed broccoli, spinach, or bell peppers for added veggies.
- Hoisin or teriyaki sauce works as a quick soy sauce substitute.
- Use pre-cooked sausage for faster prep—just brown slightly for texture.
