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Honey Garlic Sausages

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🍯 A quick and satisfying one-pan meal that combines savory sausage with a perfectly balanced sweet and garlicky sticky sauce
🍝 Perfect for busy weeknights when you want restaurant-quality flavor with minimal cleanup and maximum comfort

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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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.

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Notes

🌢️ Adjust the red pepper flakes to your spice preference – you can omit them entirely for a mild dish or increase for more heat
πŸ’§ Don’t skip the pasta water – it helps create a silky sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta and sausage
πŸ§€ Try adding grated Parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes as additional toppings for extra flavor and complexity

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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