Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta (Print Version)

Savory sausage and pasta tossed in a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce for a quick and satisfying one-skillet dinner.

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
02 - 1 lb Italian, smoked, or chicken sausage, sliced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/4 cup honey
05 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
06 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
07 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, sauté garlic over medium-low heat until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
04 - Add honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
05 - Return sausage to skillet. Add pasta and toss to coat in sauce. Add a splash of water if needed to loosen sauce.
06 - Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir in fresh parsley. Serve warm.