Here’s a delicious Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet recipe — it’s easy, comforting, and full of sweet-savory flavor with minimal cleanup!
🍯 Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
🧂 Ingredients:
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 lb (450g) sausage (Italian, smoked, or chicken sausage — sliced)
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3–4 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
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1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)
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1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
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2 cups chicken broth
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8 oz (225g) pasta (penne, rotini, or any short pasta)
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)
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Green onions or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
🍳 Instructions:
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Sauté the sausage:
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In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
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Add sliced sausage and cook until browned (about 5–7 minutes).
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Make the sticky honey garlic sauce:
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Add minced garlic to the sausage and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in honey, soy sauce, tomato paste (if using), and red pepper flakes.
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Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
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Add pasta & broth:
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Pour in chicken broth and add pasta directly into the skillet.
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Stir well and bring to a simmer.
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Cover and cook for about 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
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Thicken (optional):
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If sauce is too thin, stir together cornstarch and water in a small bowl and pour into the skillet.
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Simmer for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
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Season and serve:
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.
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Serve hot!
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🔄 Tips & Variations:
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Vegetables: Add bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for extra color and nutrition.
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Cheese: Stir in a handful of shredded mozzarella or Parmesan before serving for extra creaminess.
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Make it spicy: Increase red pepper flakes or add sriracha.