Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta (Print version)

Savory sausage and tender pasta coated in a sweet sticky honey garlic sauce, all cooked in one skillet for easy weeknight dining.

# What you'll need:

→ Meats

01 - 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds

→ Pantry Staples

02 - 9 oz penne or fusilli pasta (dry)
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
05 - 3 tbsp honey
06 - 2 tbsp tomato paste

→ Aromatics

07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

→ Liquids

09 - 1 ½ cups chicken broth

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 tsp dried chili flakes
11 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Method:

01 - Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until evenly browned and caramelized.
03 - Add onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, approximately 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and tomato paste. Stir thoroughly to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Return cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and clings to the pasta.
06 - Season with chili flakes and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The honey garlic sauce creates this incredible coating that clings to every piece of pasta
  • Everything happens in one skillet so cleanup is practically nonexistent
02 -
  • Removing the pasta before it is fully cooked is crucial because it continues cooking in the sauce
  • The sauce might look thin at first but it thickens beautifully as it simmers with the pasta
03 -
  • Reserve a half cup of pasta water before draining in case you need to loosen the sauce
  • Let the skillet cool slightly before adding the honey so it does not seize up

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