Description
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring sticky honey garlic sausage that brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or your choice)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the honey, soy sauce, and red chili flakes. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine with pasta: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing everything well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Enjoy warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Consider adding veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition. For a vegan version, swap in plant-based sausage and use agave syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, sausage, quick dinner, weeknight meal, family recipe