That Old-Time BBQ Sausage Pasta recipe

sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and set aside, reserving some pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add sliced sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Mix in honey and BBQ sauce, stirring to combine.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed.

Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

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