Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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12 oz rotini pasta
→ Meat
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12 oz spicy sausage (Andouille or Italian), sliced
→ Sauce & Seasonings
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup smoky or honey-based BBQ sauce
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tsp paprika
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1/2 tsp chili powder or cayenne pepper, to taste
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Finishing Touch
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and caramelized. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add extra olive oil if necessary. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
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Add BBQ sauce, honey, paprika, chili powder or cayenne, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Return the cooked sausage to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss thoroughly to ensure the pasta and sausage are evenly coated with sauce.
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Scatter chopped fresh parsley over the pasta and serve hot.
# Notes:
01 -
Adjust the amount of chili powder or cayenne for a milder or spicier flavor profile.
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Substitute gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.