Description
Quick, flavorful, and irresistibly sticky, this Sticky Honey Mustard Sausage Pasta Skillet is a delicious one-pan dinner idea perfect for busy weeknights. With caramelized smoked sausage, a tangy-sweet honey mustard sauce, and rotini pasta soaking up all that bold flavor, it’s a must-try for any pasta lover. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner, quick comfort food, or crowd-pleasing pasta recipes, this skillet meal is your new go-to.
Ingredients
225g rotini pasta
300g smoked sausage, sliced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Add sliced smoked sausage and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
4. Stir in Dijon mustard, honey, and soy sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Return sausage to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine.
6. Let it heat through for another 2-3 minutes, then top with parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, allow the sauce to simmer a bit longer to reduce and thicken more.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want a slight kick of heat.
Leftovers reheat best in a skillet with a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easy dinner, pasta skillet, honey mustard pasta, sausage pasta