Creamy Bold Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta
A heartwarming pasta dish with bold and rich flavors, combining honey, cream, and savory Italian sausage for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the Italian sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up into chunks as it cooks.
- Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the honey and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, reducing the heat and letting it cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain when al dente and reserve a small cup of pasta water.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce until well coated, adding reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency if necessary.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh parsley as a garnish. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg