Description
A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring pasta, crispy sausage, and a sticky honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or any short pasta)
- 1 lb (450 g) sausage, sliced (Italian sausage, smoked sausage, or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, salting the water generously. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and brown the sliced sausage for about 5 to 7 minutes until crispy.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Stir and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Reintroduce the sausage to the skillet and simmer for another 3-4 minutes. Toss cooked pasta with the sausage and sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Stir in butter.
- Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley and Parmesan if desired before serving.
Notes
Ensure to reserve pasta water as it helps in adjusting the sauce consistency. Don’t forget to taste before serving to adjust seasoning.