One-Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta (Print-Friendly Format)
Savory sausage and rotini tossed in sweet-spicy BBQ sauce for a fast, flavorful skillet dinner.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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340 g rotini pasta
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340 g spicy sausage (Andouille or Italian), sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Sauce
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240 ml BBQ sauce (smoky or honey-based)
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon paprika
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0.5 teaspoon chili powder or cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
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Fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and sauté until well browned and caramelized, about 5–7 minutes. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add more olive oil if necessary. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
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Add BBQ sauce, honey, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir thoroughly and simmer for 2–3 minutes to slightly thicken.
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Return the cooked sausage to the skillet, add the drained pasta, and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.
# Additional Information:
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Adjust the heat level by increasing or reducing the amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper to preference.
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Any short pasta shape may be used as a substitute for rotini.
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This dish can be fully assembled in advance and gently reheated before serving.