STICKY HONEY GARLIC SAUSAGE PASTA SKILLET
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 lb Smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced into rounds 🌭
- 8-10 oz Spaghetti or your favorite long pasta 🍝
- 3 tbsp Butter 🧈
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 1/3 cup Honey 🍯
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce (low sodium recommended) 🥣
- 1 tbsp Sriracha or chili flakes (for a little kick!) 🌶️
- 1/2 tsp Ground ginger ✨
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook your pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining! 🍝💧
- Sear the Sausage: While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until beautifully browned and caramelized on both sides. Remove sausage from the pan and set aside. 🌭🔥
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. 🧄🧈
- Simmer: Stir in the honey, soy sauce, Sriracha, and ground ginger. Let the mixture bubble and simmer for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken into a sticky glaze. 🍯📉
- Combine: Toss the cooked pasta and browned sausage into the skillet with the sauce. 🍝🌭
- The Finish: Toss everything together until well-coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of that reserved pasta water to loosen it up. 🌀✨
- Garnish: Top with fresh herbs and extra chili flakes if you’re feeling bold! 🌿🌶️😋
🔥 Pro Tips:
- Caramelization is Key: Don’t rush the sausage! Getting those dark, crispy edges adds a deep smoky flavor that balances the sweet honey perfectly. 🌭🎯
- Sauce Control: If you prefer a “wetter” pasta, double the sauce ingredients—you won’t regret having extra of that sticky goodness! 🍯💎
