Description
A delightful pasta dish combining savory sausage with a sweet and sticky honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or your choice)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil a pot of water, add a pinch of salt, and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the sausage until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in honey and soy sauce, and add red pepper flakes if desired. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and gently toss to coat with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in vegetables like bell peppers or spinach while cooking the sausage and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta, sausage, honey garlic, quick meal, skillet dinner