Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta

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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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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Rest Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course, pasta

Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion

Calories: 540

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method

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.

Notes

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