Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini work well)
- 1 lb sausage (sweet or spicy, your choice)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Creating the Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet is both effortless and enjoyable. Follow these steps to make this delicious dish:
- Cook Pasta: In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Slice the sausage and add it to the skillet, cooking until browned on all sides.
- Add Garlic: Once the sausage is browned, add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour this mixture into the skillet with the sausage and garlic.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the cooked pasta, ensuring it's well coated with the honey garlic sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed, perhaps adding more soy sauce or honey depending on your preference.
- Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
These clear steps will guide you toward creating a restaurant-quality dish in your own kitchen effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 25g