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Honey garlic sausage pasta with caramelized sausage slices and glossy honey garlic sauce coating rotini noodles.

Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta

Honey garlic sausage pasta combines caramelized sausage and rotini in a sticky, sweet-savory glaze made with real honey, garlic, and soy sauce for a 20-minute comfort meal.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course, pasta
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 540kcal
Author: Hannah Cooking
Cost: $8–10 per batch

Equipment

  • Large pot (For boiling pasta)
  • Skillet or sauté pan (For caramelizing sausage and sauce)
  • Sharp knife (To slice sausage evenly)
  • Wooden spoon (For stirring sauce and pasta)
  • Measuring cups and spoons (For sauce accuracy)
  • Colander (To drain cooked pasta)
  • Mixing bowl (For cornstarch slurry)

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Rotini pasta - Or fusilli, cooked al dente
  • 1 tablespoon Salt - For pasta water
  • 1 lb Smoked sausage - Or kielbasa, sliced into rounds
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - For caramelizing sausage
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil - Adds flavor and prevents sticking
  • ⅓ cup Honey - Use real honey for caramelization
  • 6 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 3 tablespoon Soy sauce - Adds umami depth
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar - Balances sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional for mild heat
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
  • 2 teaspoon Cornstarch - Mixed with 2 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoon Pasta water - For loosening sauce
  • Fresh parsley - Chopped, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds - Optional garnish

Instructions 

  • Boil in salted water until al dente; reserve water.
  • Cut sausage into thick, even rounds.
  • Sear in butter and oil until caramelized.
  • Set aside to build glaze in same pan.
  • Add garlic to skillet; cook until fragrant.
  • Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and seasonings.
  • Add cornstarch slurry and simmer until sticky.
  • Return sausage, add pasta, and toss with sauce.
  • Add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
  • Top with parsley and sesame seeds before serving.
    Honey garlic sausage pasta with caramelized sausage slices and glossy honey garlic sauce coating rotini noodles.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcal (27%) | Carbohydrates: 58g (19%) | Protein: 24g (48%) | Fat: 23g (35%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg (23%) | Sodium: 960mg (42%) | Potassium: 520mg (15%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 20g (22%) | Vitamin A: 210IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 45mg (5%) | Iron: 2.2mg (12%)