Description
A one-pan wonder that combines sweet and savory flavors with a kick from red pepper flakes, making this pasta dish a quick and delicious meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Pasta (any type)
- 1 lb Sausage (Italian or your choice)
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Chopped Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain the rest, and set aside.
- Sauté the Sausage: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add your sausage to the pan, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks until golden and crispy, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Honey: Once the sausage is browned, stir in the minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant. Then, add the honey and let it bubble up.
- Mix in Soy Sauce & Spices: Pour in the soy sauce and sprinkle the red pepper flakes. Stir everything together well and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine with Pasta: Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the sausage and honey garlic sauce, mixing thoroughly. If it’s too dry, drizzle in more pasta water.
- Season: Taste the pasta and adjust with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or swap the sausage for chicken or shrimp. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, sausage, honey garlic, one-pan meal, quick dinner