Description
Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors with this delicious Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sausage Pasta recipe. It’s a hearty and satisfying dish that is quick and easy to make, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa (sliced), 1 small onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 cup barbecue sauce, ½ cup tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Sausage and Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the sausage slices until browned. Add onion and cook until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Simmer with the sausage mixture.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- This dish reheats well and is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
