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Close-up of a skillet filled with penne pasta, meatballs, and a glossy honey garlic sauce, garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet

A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring sausage coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sausage & Pasta
  • 1 lb Smoked sausage sliced
  • 8 oz Pasta spaghetti, rigatoni or penne
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce low sodium
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Fresh parsley or basil chopped
  • Extra red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
  4. In the same skillet, add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in pasta, bring to a boil, and simmer until al dente, about 10–12 minutes.
  5. Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and toss with the pasta. Cook for 1–2 minutes, allowing the sauce to fully coat the pasta and sausage.
  7. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and extra red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

This recipe is a quick and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights. Adjust the red pepper flakes to your spice preference.

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