Description
Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet is a vibrant one-pan meal featuring tender sausage, sweet honey, and garlicky pasta in a perfect balance of flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy dish offers a comforting and customizable option ideal for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, with minimal cleanup and versatile ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Proteins
- 12 oz Italian or smoked sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
Pasta and Grains
- 8 oz uncooked penne or rigatoni pasta
Sauces and Liquids
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional but recommended)
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic cloves. Measure out pasta, honey, and chicken broth to have everything ready before cooking.
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage slices and cook until golden-brown, about 5-7 minutes, building a savory base of flavor.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning and release aromatic oils.
- Cook the Pasta: Pour in the chicken broth along with the uncooked pasta. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add Honey and Season: Drizzle honey over the pasta and sausage, tossing gently to create a sticky glaze. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Finish with Cheese and Parsley: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top before serving for a flavorful and colorful finish.
Notes
- Use high-quality sausage for better flavor and texture.
- Don’t skip browning the sausage to add depth and caramelization.
- Cook garlic over medium heat to prevent bitterness.
- Simmer pasta gently to allow sauce to become sticky and cohesive.
- Adjust honey quantity to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil brighten the dish and balance richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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