Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta (Print)
Juicy sausages and penne in a sweet sticky garlic glaze, all cooked in one skillet for an easy weeknight dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced
→ Pantry
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
→ Herbs & Spices
10 - 1 tsp dried chili flakes (optional)
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and brown for 3-4 minutes until caramelized.
03 - Add the onion to the skillet and sauté until it softens, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and tomato paste. Stir to combine, scraping any bits from the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Return the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Let 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 Tips:
01 -
- The sticky honey garlic sauce hits that perfect balance of sweet and savory that keeps you going back for just one more bite
- Everything cooks in one skillet, meaning less cleanup and more time enjoying your evening
02 -
- The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully as it simmers—don't be tempted to add extra liquid or reduce the heat too much
- Removing the sausage slices from the skillet while the onion cooks prevents them from becoming tough and overcooked
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- Don't skip the step of scraping up the browned bits from the skillet when adding the liquid—that's pure flavor you don't want to leave behind
- Let the pasta rest in the sauce for 2-3 minutes off the heat before serving to help it really cling to every piece