Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta
This sticky honey garlic sausage pasta is a quick and flavorful meal with sweet, savory, and slightly spicy notes. Perfectly coated pasta with juicy sausage and a sauce that clings to every bite.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta penne or fusilli
- 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- ⅓ cup Honey
- ¼ cup Soy sauce low sodium if preferred
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Green onions sliced, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and break it up while browning.
- Add minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and soft.
- Pour in honey and soy sauce. Add red pepper flakes if using. Simmer a few minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add cooked pasta to skillet. Stir to coat with sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir again and let sit so sauce clings.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of water or broth. Can be frozen in portions and reheated gently.