Description
This Garlic Honey Skillet Pasta combines sweet honey, savory chicken sausage, and a spicy harissa swirl for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. It’s a one-pan wonder that’s easy to make and satisfying to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g (10.5oz) penne pasta
- 400g (14oz) halal chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) honey
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) harissa paste
- 1 cup (240ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream (or plant-based cream)
- ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese (halal certified)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp (30g) toasted sliced almonds
- 2 Tbsp (8g) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil penne until al dente, reserving ½ cup pasta water. Drain.
- Sear Sausage: Sear sliced sausage in olive oil until browned and crispy.
- Caramelize Onions & Garlic: Sauté onions until golden, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Make Glaze: Stir in honey and harissa paste, simmering for 1 minute.
- Build Sauce: Add broth, simmer, then stir in cream and season.
- Combine: Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
- Finish & Serve: Add sausage, Parmesan, and garnish with almonds and parsley.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a cast-iron skillet. Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing the sausage to ensure it gets crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg