Description
A flavorful pasta dish featuring bold spicy honey garlic sausage combined with penne pasta for a delicious twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb spicy sausage, sliced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the honey and stir to combine, allowing it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a milder version, use sweet sausage instead of spicy.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Bold Spicy Honey Garlic Sausage Penne, pasta, spicy sausage, honey garlic