Honey Garlic Pasta with Sausage (Printable Version)
Sausage and pasta covered in sweet honey garlic sauce—toss it all in a skillet for a simple, crave-worthy dinner you’ll want again and again.
# What You'll Need:
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Finely chopped fresh parsley to sprinkle on top
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Salt and black pepper, as much as you like
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes if you want it spicy
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1/4 cup honey
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3 garlic cloves, chopped up
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1 pound chicken, smoked, or Italian sausage, sliced into half-inch coins
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8 ounces penne or rotini
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Sprinkle chopped parsley over everything and dish it up right away.
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Drop the pasta into the sausage and sauce in the skillet, toss it around gently with a spoon or tongs, cook it another couple minutes so the flavors mix well, then season with as much salt and pepper as you like.
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Get a small bowl and stir together the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and toss in those pepper flakes if you’re using them. Pour that mix into your skillet, stir it in well, and let it bubble a few minutes till it thickens and covers the sausage nicely.
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Heat up olive oil in a skillet on medium. Toss in your sausage slices, let them cook while you stir every now and then for about 5-7 minutes until they’re nicely browned, then turn down the heat. Throw in the chopped garlic and cook about a minute just till you smell that garlicky goodness.
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Fill a big pot with water and a good pinch of salt, get it boiling, then dump in the pasta. Cook it till it’s just a little firm—check your box for timing, usually 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta but leave it unrinsed so it holds on to the tasty sauce. Leave it aside for now.
# Additional Notes:
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Skip rinsing your drained noodles so the sauce sticks nicely.