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Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet - Tasty

Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet

This recipe came from a need to balance a gluten-free request with a craving for comforting pasta. The result is a sweet and savory skillet meal that your family will enjoy. It is a quick dinner option for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sausage & Pasta
  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced
  • 8 oz pasta spaghetti, rigatoni or penne
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water to create a slurry
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 to taste Chopped parsley or basil
  • 1 to taste Extra red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the sausage and set it aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes if you are using them.
  4. In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and heavy cream.
  5. Stir in the pasta, bring the mixture to a boil, and let it simmer until the pasta is al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. Pour the honey garlic sauce mixture into the skillet.
  7. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and let the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens.
  8. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and toss it with the pasta.
  9. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to fully coat the pasta and sausage.
  10. Garnish the skillet with grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and extra red pepper flakes if you want more heat. Serve hot.

Notes

This recipe was developed when I needed a meal that satisfied different dietary needs at home. While this version uses standard sausage and pasta, you can easily substitute gluten-free pasta to make this dish suitable for those with gluten restrictions.

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