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Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet

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A quick and easy one-pot dinner featuring juicy smoked sausage, tender pasta, and a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this skillet meal is hearty, flavorful, and sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients

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  • 14 oz smoked sausage (turkey, pork kielbasa, or any fully cooked sausage), sliced into coins
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 oz short pasta (penne, rotini, or rigatoni)
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: Slice the sausage into 1/2-inch coins, dice the onion, and mince the garlic. Measure out the remaining ingredients.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on both sides (about 4-5 minutes). Remove sausage to a plate and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until softened and golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add pasta, chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Stir well to combine, ensuring pasta is mostly submerged.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer. Cover and cook for 8 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes to prevent sticking.
  6. Uncover, return the browned sausage and any juices to the skillet, and continue simmering uncovered for 4-6 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and sauce has thickened. Add more broth or water if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley over the top. Toss gently and serve hot, straight from the skillet.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and tamari or coconut aminos. For vegetarian, use plant-based sausage and vegetable broth. Adjust broth as needed for different pasta types. If sauce is too thick, add more broth; if too thin, simmer uncovered. Add extra veggies or swap sausage varieties as desired. Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen.

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