Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet
This Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal, perfect for busy weeknights. Italian sausage is cooked until golden, then coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce and tossed with pasta for a deliciously sweet, savory, and slightly spicy dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy skillet meal is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Skillet, Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Toss in cooked pasta, mixing well to coat in the sticky sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan (if using). Serve immediately.
Notes
- Less Sweet? Reduce honey to 2 tbsp or add extra vinegar.
- Protein Swap? Use ground turkey, chicken, or even shrimp.
- Vegetarian? Substitute sausage with mushrooms or plant-based alternatives.
- Gluten-Free? Use gluten-free pasta and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Extra Veggies? Add bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach.
