Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta (Printable)

Juicy sausage and pasta coated in a rich, sticky honey garlic glaze for an easy weeknight skillet dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 14 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced

→ Pasta

02 - 10 oz penne or rigatoni

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish

→ Sauce

07 - 3 tablespoons honey
08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
10 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 2/3 cup chicken broth
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Oil

14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# How to Prepare:

01 - Cook pasta in large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
03 - In same skillet, add onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Return sausage to skillet. Stir in honey, soy sauce, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and chicken broth. Simmer 4–5 minutes until sauce thickens and glossy, stirring occasionally.
05 - Add drained pasta to skillet. Toss well to coat in sticky sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh parsley and serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet so cleanup is absolutely minimal
  • The sweet and savory balance hits that perfect comfort food spot
02 -
  • The sauce thickens quickly at the end so keep an eye on it and don't walk away
  • Reserve some pasta water before draining in case you need to loosen the sauce
03 -
  • Let the sausage get really brown before removing it from the pan
  • The sauce is ready when it leaves a clear trail on the back of a spoon

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