Description
A heartwarming dish that combines sweet honey and savory garlic with Italian sausage, creating a sticky pasta that’s perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and add it to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Pour this mixture into the skillet and stir to combine with the sausage.
- Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is well coated in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Taste and adjust the sweetness or spiciness as preferred. Experiment with different types of pasta or add seasonal vegetables for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, Italian sausage, honey garlic, family dinner, comfort food
