Description
Sticky Sweet Garlic Parmesan Sausage Penne is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory Italian sausage, rich garlic, and sweet honey, all enveloped in al dente penne pasta and topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in honey and cook for another minute.
- Toss in the cooked penne, adding Parmesan cheese and parsley while mixing thoroughly.
- Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg