Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta (Printable Version)
You’ve got smoky sausage, bouncy pasta, and a honey barbecue kick, all tossed together for a skillet meal you can throw together fast.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Finishing Touch
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Chopped fresh parsley (for sprinkling)
→ Sauce & Seasonings
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Pinch of black pepper (add to taste)
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Salt (just enough for your taste)
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder – up to you
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1 teaspoon paprika
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 cup BBQ sauce (go smoky or honey-based)
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3 garlic cloves, chopped up
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Meat
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12 oz spicy sausage (Italian or Andouille) sliced into rounds
→ Pasta
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12 oz rotini noodles
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Dish up your pasta, then toss some chopped parsley over the top and enjoy while it’s hot.
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Dump the drained noodles and cooked sausage into your skillet. Mix everything together so all the good stuff gets coated in that smoky sauce.
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Pour in the BBQ sauce, stir in honey, paprika, chili or cayenne, and season with salt and pepper. Let it bubble for a couple of minutes so it thickens up a bit.
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Chuck more oil in your skillet if you need it. Add the minced garlic. Stir it around till it gets golden and smells amazing. Should only take a minute.
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Toss sausage slices into a hot, oiled skillet over medium-high. Fry them for 5-7 minutes until they’re browned. Take them out and put aside for now.
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Boil a big pot of salted water. Drop in your rotini. Cook until it’s still a little firm, then drain and set to the side.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Dial up (or down) the chili or cayenne so it fits your love for spice.
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You can swap out the pasta for a gluten-free option if that suits you.