Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet

Ooh, that sounds delicious—savory, sweet, and garlicky with hearty sausage and pasta all in one skillet? Yes, please. Here’s a Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet recipe you can whip up in about 30 minutes:

🍯 Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne or rotini work great)

• 1 lb (450g) sausage (smoked sausage, Italian sausage, or even chicken sausage)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tbsp sriracha (optional for heat)

• 1/2 cup chicken broth or pasta water

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

• Green onions or parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta:

   • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside (reserve 1/2 cup pasta water if not using broth).

2. Cook the Sausage:

   • While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

   • Slice sausage into rounds and sauté until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Sauce:

   • In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

   • Add honey, soy sauce, ketchup, sriracha (if using), and chicken broth or reserved pasta water.

   • Simmer for 3–5 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.

4. Combine Everything:

   • Return sausage to the skillet, then add cooked pasta.

   • Stir to coat everything in the sticky sauce.

   • Sprinkle cheese over the top and cover until melted (about 2–3 mins).

5. Serve:

   • Garnish with green onions or parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.