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Simple Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet Recipe

Simple Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet Recipe for Busy Nights

A quick and delicious Simple Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet Recipe that transforms dinner into a showstopper, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Use penne, rotini, or your favorite shape
For the Sausage
  • 12 ounces Sausage Choose Italian, smoked, or chicken sausage for rich flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Honey Adjust to your taste
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium versions are best for healthier meals
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon juice can be used as a substitute
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is ideal
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on your spice preference
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Use for sautéing
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Can switch with basil or cilantro

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the sausage for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a bowl, then pour over the sausage and garlic.
  5. Allow sauce to simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Add drained pasta to the skillet, toss to coat evenly, and heat for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For vegetarian, substitute sausage with crumbled tofu or tempeh. Reserve pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency if needed.

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