One-Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage & Pasta
A quick and flavorful one-skillet recipe featuring smoked sausage and tangy BBQ sauce, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter For cooking
- 14 oz smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 8 oz pasta (your choice) Penne, rotini, or bowtie work well
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey Adjust based on preferred sweetness
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and diced onion, cooking until the onion is translucent and the sausage is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the pasta and enough water according to package instructions to cook it.
- Stir in the BBQ sauce and honey, mixing well to combine.
- Cover and let simmer until the pasta is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
This dish can be customized with different types of sausage or BBQ sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.