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Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage & Pasta

Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage & Pasta: A Quick Flavor Explosion

A delightful fusion of spicy sausage, sweet honey, and tangy BBQ sauce, this Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage & Pasta is ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Rotini Pasta or penne or bowties for variety
For the Sausage
  • 14 oz Sausage Any type, sliced evenly for best caramelization
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil Can be replaced with another high-heat oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, avoid pre-minced for optimal flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Choose a high-quality or smoky one
  • 2 tablespoon Honey Use in moderation to balance spice
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika amps up the flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust based on your spice preference
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning to bring flavors alive
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning to bring flavors alive
For Garnish
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped coarsely for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving some cooking water, and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Sausage: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add the sliced sausage, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Prepare the Sauce: Add BBQ sauce, honey, paprika, and chili powder to the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Combine All Ingredients: Return the sausage and rotini to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce for 1-2 minutes over medium heat.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Transfer to serving plates, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adapt the recipe for dietary needs, such as using gluten-free pasta or adding vegetables for nutrition.

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