Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet: A Flavorful One-Pan Wonder
A rich and savory Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet made in one pan with crispy sausage, tender pasta, and a glossy sweet-garlic sauce. Quick, comforting, and packed with bold flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or short pasta)
- 1 lb sausage, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook sausage 5–7 minutes until browned. Remove.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet for 30–60 seconds.
- Add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar; stir to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return sausage and simmer 3–4 minutes to coat.
- Add pasta and toss, adding pasta water if needed.
- Stir in butter until melted and glossy.
- Season, garnish with parsley and Parmesan, and serve.
Notes
- Add chili flakes for extra heat.
- Use pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.