Honey Garlic Sausage Skillet Pasta
Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet
Sweet, savoury, and packed with flavour, this Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet is an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Made with Ottawa Valley Meats Honey Garlic Sausages, this recipe combines juicy, locally raised pork, tender pasta, and a glossy honey garlic sauce. It's comforting, satisfying, and easy enough for even your busiest evenings.
Plus, our Honey Garlic Sausages are gluten-free, making this recipe easy to adapt for anyone avoiding gluten.
What You'll Need
- 1 lb (454 g) Ottawa Valley Meats Honey Garlic Sausages, thawed
- 300 g penne or rotini pasta (gluten-free if preferred)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Up to 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or sliced green onions, for garnish
Let's Get Cooking
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Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta according to package instructions until just shy of al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
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Brown the Sausages
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the whole sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until beautifully browned and cooked through, approximately 12–15 minutes depending on thickness. Ensure they reach an internal temperature of 71°C (160°F). Remove, rest briefly, and slice into bite-sized rounds.
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Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce (or tamari), apple cider vinegar, and optional red pepper flakes. Pour into the skillet and simmer gently for 1–2 minutes.
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Bring Everything Together
Return the sliced sausages to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together until coated in that delicious honey garlic sauce.
Add a little reserved pasta water at a time until the sauce is glossy and clings beautifully to the pasta.
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Garnish and Enjoy!
Remove from heat and finish with fresh parsley or sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Make It Your Own
Add some greens: Broccoli florets, snap peas, or sliced bell peppers are delicious additions. Sauté them after removing the sausages and before preparing the sauce.
Turn up the heat: Add extra red pepper flakes or a little chili oil for a sweet-and-spicy kick.
Leftovers? Refrigerate promptly in an airtight container and enjoy within 3–4 days. Reheat thoroughly, adding a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
The Secret Is in the Sausage
Our Honey Garlic Sausages are handmade by our Mennonite partners using locally raised heritage pork, honey, garlic, and simple seasonings. They're naturally gluten-free, packed with flavour, and a delicious addition to your next family dinner.
Each one-pound package contains four generously sized sausages, just what you need for this recipe.
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