One-Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage & Pasta
Indulge in the bold flavors of One-Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage & Pasta, a satisfying dish that marries spicy sausage with sweet honey BBQ sauce and al dente pasta. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, offering a delightful blend of heat, sweetness, and comfort—all in one skillet. With colorful bell peppers and aromatic garlic, this dish will become a family favorite in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spicy Italian sausage (or chicken/turkey sausage)
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, chopped)
- 1 medium sweet onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Chop the onion and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Slice the sausage into rounds.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil, and cook the sausage until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with uncooked pasta. Pour in enough broth to cover everything by about an inch; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low once boiling. Stir in honey and BBQ sauce, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg