Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta (Printable)

Juicy sausages and tender pasta coated in a rich honey garlic sauce, all cooked in one skillet for easy cleanup.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced

→ 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

→ Herbs & Spices

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

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until caramelized.
03 - Add onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 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 to combine, scraping any browned bits from the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Return cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in sauce. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and clings to 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 glaze that coats every single piece of pasta and sausage
  • Everything happens in one skillet, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor
  • That sweet and savory combination hits all the right comfort food buttons
02 -
  • Dont overcook the pasta initially because it will continue cooking in the sauce and you dont want mushy noodles
  • The sauce will look thin at first but trust the process, it thickens beautifully as it simmers
  • Scrape the skillet bottom when adding liquids, those browned bits are pure flavor gold
03 -
  • Cut your sausage on the diagonal for more surface area and better browning
  • If the sauce reduces too much, add another splash of broth or pasta water

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