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Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet

Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet Everyone Will Love

This Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet comes together in just 30 minutes for a quick, comforting dinner everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)
For the Sausage
  • 14 oz Italian sausage Substitute chicken or plant-based sausage if desired
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic Mince finely
  • 1/4 cup honey Or maple syrup for a twist
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use gluten-free tamari for a gluten-free option
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar Can substitute rice vinegar or omit
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, brown the sliced sausage over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add minced garlic to the sausage and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce over the sausage and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until combined.
  6. Serve immediately, garnishing with parsley or extra red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust the seasoning and add your favorite veggies for customization. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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