Description
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or your choice)
- 1 lb beef sausage, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced beef sausage and cook until browned.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and ketchup.
Pour the sauce into the skillet with the sausage and stir to coat. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes until sticky and slightly thickened.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
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Use quality honey for the best sauce texture and flavor—pure honey works better than artificial blends.
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Brown the sausage well to develop depth and richness before adding sauce ingredients.
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Don’t overcook the pasta—al dente is best to avoid mushy texture when tossing with sauce.
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Add pasta water sparingly if the sauce gets too thick during simmering.
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Garnish at the end with green onions or fresh herbs for a burst of freshness and color.
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Leftovers keep beautifully—consider doubling the recipe for meal prep.