Description
This Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet is a quick and comforting one-pan meal combining savory sausage, sweet honey, and a garlicky soy sauce glaze tossed with tender spaghetti. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz spaghetti
Sausage and Sauce
- 1 lb sausage, sliced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Heat Olive Oil: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to warm up for about one minute.
- Brown Sausage: Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the honey, soy sauce, and sprinkle the red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the mixture cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
- Toss Pasta: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss everything together to evenly coat the pasta with the sticky sauce and sausage.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top and serve immediately for a warm, flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute sausage with chicken or turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your desired spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- Using fresh garlic is preferred for robust flavor, but garlic powder can be used in a pinch.
- To make this gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and ensure the soy sauce is tamari or gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
