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One Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage & Pasta

A quick and flavorful one-skillet meal combining smoky sausage, tender pasta, and a sweet-spicy honey BBQ sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 14 oz smoked sausage sliced into rounds
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups short pasta penne or rotini
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish
  • grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese optional, for topping

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook sausage until browned.
  2. Add onion and sauté until softened, then stir in garlic.
  3. Add chicken broth, BBQ sauce, honey, and smoked paprika. Stir in pasta.
  4. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  5. Add sausage back to the skillet, stir in cream and chili flakes.
  6. Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce is thick and glossy.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley and cheese.

Notes

This one-pan dinner is perfect for busy nights — bold, sweet, and spicy all in one creamy bite.