Sticky Honey Garlic Beef Sausage Pasta Skillet
A one-pan meal featuring tender pasta, browned beef sausage, and a sticky honey garlic glaze with hints of spice and cream—ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sausage sliced (Andouille, kielbasa, or your favorite variety)
- 8 oz pasta spaghetti, rigatoni, or penne
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water to thicken the sauce
Garnish:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil chopped
- Extra red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sliced sausage in a single layer; cook 5–7 minutes, turning until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes (optional) in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir, scraping up browned bits. Add pasta, bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix cornstarch and water into a slurry. Stir sauce and slurry into the skillet. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Add sausage back in and toss to coat. Cook 1–2 more minutes to heat through.
- Top with Parmesan, chopped herbs, and extra red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.