Description
A heartwarming dish combining pasta, succulent sausage, and a sticky honey garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (such as spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or smoked, sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a splash of pasta water if needed.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned and crispy.
- Add the minced garlic and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add honey and soy sauce, stirring to combine and letting the sauce bubble and thicken.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, ensuring every strand is coated in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare sausage and garlic a day ahead for deeper flavors. For a twist, use an air fryer for crispy sausage or bake with cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg