Creamy Bold Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta
A comforting pasta dish that combines savory sausage, sweet honey, and garlic for a delightful flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
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 for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in honey and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, reducing heat to cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and add to the skillet with the sauce.
- Toss everything together gently to coat the pasta with the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Pairs well with a fresh arugula salad and a glass of white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg