One‑Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage & Pasta
A smoky-sweet and spicy one-skillet pasta dish featuring caramelized spicy sausage tossed in a honey BBQ sauce with rotini pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-skillet stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spicy sausage (about 1 lb)
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (smoky or honey-based)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp chili powder or cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook sausage (sliced or crumbled) until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return sausage to skillet, then stir in BBQ sauce, honey, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until sauce is bubbly.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Cook 2–3 more minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use milder sausage if you prefer less heat.
- Add chopped onions or bell peppers for extra flavor and veggies.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- Top with grated cheese like Parmesan or cheddar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Calories: Approx. 550 kcal
- Sugar: About 12 g
- Sodium: Moderate-high (due to sausage & BBQ sauce)
- Fat: Approx. 22 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 60 g
- Fiber: Approx. 3 g
- Protein: Approx. 25 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 60 mg
Keywords: one skillet, spicy sausage, honey BBQ, pasta, quick dinner
