Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta Skillet
Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet is a delightful weeknight meal that combines the rich flavors of succulent sausage with a luscious honey garlic sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. In just 25 minutes, you can create a dish that is not only satisfying but also brings warmth and joy to your dinner table. The balance of sweet and savory notes makes this skillet meal a crowd-pleaser, ideal for busy evenings or cozy gatherings. Plus, with its straightforward preparation steps and customizable ingredients, it’s a recipe that encourages creativity in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 lb chicken or turkey sausage
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium if desired)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil, then add sliced sausage. Sauté until browned on all sides (about 7-10 minutes).
- While sausage cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the browned sausage in the skillet and let simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg