Description
A comforting one-skillet pasta dish that combines browned sausage with a sticky honey-soy glaze for a flavor-packed meal that’s quick and family-friendly.
Ingredients
- 12 oz short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or similar)
- 1 lb sausage, sliced (Italian, smoked, or your preferred type)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and brown for 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Return the sausage to the skillet and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Add drained pasta and toss to coat, adding reserved water as necessary for a silky sauce.
- Stir in butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free pasta. You can also swap in turkey sausage or smoked kielbasa for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian