Description
One-Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage & Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory sausage with a sweet and spicy honey BBQ glaze. This quick and easy dish bursts with flavor, making it perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. With tender pasta that soaks up the delicious sauce, this meal not only satisfies your cravings but also brings friends and family together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spicy smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in minced garlic and diced bell pepper; sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in uncooked penne pasta, chicken broth, and BBQ sauce until well combined.
- Drizzle honey over the mixture and simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap sausage for chicken or vegetables like zucchini for a lighter option. Experiment with different BBQ sauces to customize flavor profiles.