Description
A delightful skillet dish featuring tender pasta and golden sausage pieces glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your favorite shape)
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or your choice)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your pasta of choice and cook according to package instructions until it reaches an al dente perfection. Drain, but save a cup of that glorious pasta water for later!
- Brown the sausage: Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat. Toss in the sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the sausage turns golden brown and is fully cooked.
- Sauté the garlic: Introduce the minced garlic to the sausage, stirring it for about 30 seconds until the kitchen fills with the aromatic fragrance.
- Add sauce ingredients: Drizzle in the honey and soy sauce, stirring to combine. Allow to simmer on low for 3-4 minutes, letting the sauce thicken.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Use reserved pasta water if it looks thick.
- Season: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with green onions before serving immediately.
Notes
Customize this dish with different proteins or add vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or broccoli. Great for leftovers; reheat with a splash of broth or reserved pasta water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, sausage, honey garlic, skillet, quick meal, comfort food