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Sweet Chili Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet

This sweet chili honey garlic sausage pasta is a one-skillet dinner with juicy Italian sausage, tender pasta, and a sticky glossy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 830
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed if needed mild or hot
  • 12 oz rotini or penne pasta uncooked
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred

Method
 

  1. Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté until the vegetables soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Pour in the sweet chili sauce, honey, and chicken broth. Stir everything together well and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  4. Add the uncooked pasta and stir to make sure it is submerged in the liquid. Turn the heat up and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste the dish and add the crushed red pepper flakes plus any extra salt or seasoning you like, then stir thoroughly.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs or shredded cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 830kcalCarbohydrates: 119gProtein: 28gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1680mgFiber: 4gSugar: 49g

Notes

Use a large skillet so the pasta has room to spread out and cook evenly.
For extra kick, add the red pepper flakes in with the onions.
If the sauce gets too tight before the pasta is done, splash in more broth or water a few tablespoons at a time.
Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 4 days; reheat with a little broth to restore moisture.
You can swap the sweet chili sauce for half BBQ sauce and half sweet chili sauce for a different flavor.
Top with fresh basil or parsley and a handful of shredded mozzarella or Parmesan before serving.

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