Sticky Sweet Garlic Parmesan Sausage Penne
A comforting pasta dish featuring penne coated in a sticky sweet garlic and honey sauce, paired with Italian sausage and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until it’s perfectly al dente.
- Sauté the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until it’s browned and cooked through.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet to keep the dish from becoming too greasy.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in honey and let it bubble for about a minute.
- Combine the cooked penne with sausage, stirring in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes, then serve warm.
Notes
Use high-quality sausage for best flavor. Be careful not to overcook garlic to avoid bitterness. Fresh parsley adds brightness to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg