Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini preferred)
- 1 lb sausage (Italian, smoked, or chicken), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and brown for 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring often.
- Return sausage to the skillet and coat in the sauce. Simmer 2 more minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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