Ingredients
8 ounces penne or rotini pasta
1 pound sliced Italian smoked or chicken sausage
3 cloves minced garlic
ΒΌ cup honey
ΒΌ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Β½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup reserved pasta cooking water for adjusting sauce consistency
Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Tofu or plant-based sausage
Instructions
1- First, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until it’s al dente, then reserve 1 cup of the cooking water before draining. This step ensures your pasta has the right texture and helps with the sauce later.
2- Next, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the 1 pound of sliced sausage and brown it for 5-7 minutes until it’s nicely caramelized. Keep an eye on it to get that perfect color.
3- Then, toss in the 3 cloves of minced garlic and sautΓ© for about 1 minute don’t let it burn for the best flavor. Now, whisk together the ΒΌ cup honey, ΒΌ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and Β½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, then pour it into the skillet.
4- Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Finally, add the cooked pasta to the skillet, toss everything together, and use the reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency as needed.
5- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve right away for that fresh taste. The whole dish serves about 4 people and mixes sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors beautifully.
Last Step:
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πΆοΈ Adjust the red pepper flakes to your spice preference – you can omit them entirely for a mild dish or increase for more heat
π§ Don’t skip the pasta water – it helps create a silky sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta and sausage
π§ Try adding grated Parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes as additional toppings for extra flavor and complexity
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
