One-Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage & Pasta
One-Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage & Pasta is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines the perfect balance of heat and sweetness in a convenient one-pan meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe showcases tender spicy sausage simmered with a tangy honey BBQ sauce, enveloping rotini pasta for a hearty dining experience. In just about 30 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful dish that promises to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 12 oz Rotini Pasta
- 12 oz Spicy Sausage (chicken or turkey), sliced
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce (smoky or honey-based)
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder or Cayenne Pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in BBQ sauce, honey, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return cooked sausage to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss everything until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg