Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta Skillet
Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta Skillet
Ingredients
For the Skillet
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, small, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until tender, about 9 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the sliced smoked sausage to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, hot sauce, chicken broth, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with the sausage and vegetables. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Simmer the sauce mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Add the cooked rotini pasta to the skillet and toss until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
If using, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta mixture. Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt for 1 to 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Serve hot. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta Skillet
For the Skillet
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, small, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until tender, about 9 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the sliced smoked sausage to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, hot sauce, chicken broth, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with the sausage and vegetables. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Simmer the sauce mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Add the cooked rotini pasta to the skillet and toss until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
If using, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta mixture. Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt for 1 to 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Serve hot. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.