Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet
A cozy, one-pan meal featuring tender pasta and caramelized sausage in a sweet and savory honey-soy glaze, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
Sausage Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage (halal-certified, Italian-style, smoked, chicken, beef, or lamb), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup honey If thick, gently warm to loosen.
- ¼ cup soy sauce Use mild or reduced-sodium for less salt.
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes Optional, adjust to taste.
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Sauce and Assembly
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Pour this sauce over the sausage in the skillet.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Use halal-certified sausage as needed. For deeper flavor, cook pasta in broth instead of water. Adjust seasoning based on the sausage and soy sauce used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g
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