Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet (Printable Version)

Smoked sausage and penne pasta in a rich honey garlic glaze, cooked in one skillet for an easy weeknight dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds

→ 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

→ Seasonings

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

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until well browned and caramelized on both sides.
03 - Add onion to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and tomato paste. Stir thoroughly to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Return cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Let simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and clings nicely to the pasta.
06 - Season with chili flakes and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat immediately and sprinkle generously with fresh parsley before serving hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce hits that perfect sweet and savory balance that keeps you going back for just one more bite
  • Everything happens in one skillet meaning less cleanup and more time enjoying your meal
  • It's flexible enough that you can swap ingredients based on what's in your fridge right now
02 -
  • The sauce will continue thickening as it cools, so pull it from the heat while it still looks slightly thinner than you want
  • Slicing your sausage on the diagonal gives you more surface area for caramelization and makes each bite more satisfying
  • If your sauce reduces too much, a splash more broth will bring it back to the perfect consistency
03 -
  • Grate a little fresh Parmesan over the top just before serving for a salty kick that complements the honey
  • If your sauce tastes too sweet, a tiny splash of vinegar or an extra pinch of salt brings everything back into balance

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