A deliciously sticky and savory pasta dish featuring Italian sausage, a rich honey garlic sauce, and a touch of heat. This easy skillet recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner that everyone will love!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Skillet, Pasta, Dinner
Method:Skillet, Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian, American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cook the sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
Add garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Make the sauce: Stir in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
Combine with pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sticky sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
For a gluten-free version, substitute the pasta with gluten-free penne or spaghetti.
If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute with white vinegar or rice vinegar.