Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet : Sweet, Savory & One-Pan Easy
This Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet is the weeknight dinner you’ve been craving – sweet, garlicky, and full of savory sausage flavor, all tossed with tender pasta in one easy skillet. With a sticky-smooth sauce made from garlic, soy, honey, and a splash of vinegar, it’s a flavor bomb that comes together fast and feeds the soul. Whether you’re cooking for the family or impressing guests, this skillet is a guaranteed hit!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1 lb sausage (Italian, smoked, or your favorite), sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup honey
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ cup chicken broth
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
In a large skillet, sauté sausage in olive oil until browned (5–7 mins). Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30–60 seconds. Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and chicken broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Stir in red pepper flakes (if using), then return sausage to the pan. Simmer 3–4 mins.
Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Stir in butter for extra richness. Use reserved pasta water if sauce needs thinning.
Season to taste. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan, then serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 19g