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One-Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta

One-Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta is a bold, cozy dinner made with smoky sausage, tender pasta, and a sweet-spicy honey BBQ sauce—all cooked in one pan for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup.
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutesServings: 4–6Course: Main DishCuisine: American / Comfort FoodMethod: Stovetop / One-Skillet

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz smoked sausage or spicy sausage sliced
  • 12 oz short pasta penne, rotini, or shells
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2½ cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup honey BBQ sauce
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ cup heavy cream or shredded cheese optional, for creaminess
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or green onions chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add uncooked pasta and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  4. Stir in honey BBQ sauce and crushed red pepper flakes.
  5. Return sausage to the skillet and simmer until sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
  6. Stir in cream or cheese if using.
  7. Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish, and serve hot.