Sausage and Caramelized Onion Pasta

Enjoy a scrumptious combination of Sweet Italian sausage and caramelized onions in a flavorful pasta dish. The hints of thyme and garlic perfectly complement the savory sausage, creating a rich and satisfying meal.
ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 links Sweet Italian sausage
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage links, cooking until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let cool slightly before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- 3.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onions. Cook over medium heat until they begin to caramelize, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, for about 15 minutes.
- 4.
Add the minced garlic and thyme leaves to the skillet, stirring for an additional 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- 5.
Return the sliced sausage to the skillet and mix with the caramelized onions, garlic, and thyme.
- 6.
Sprinkle brown sugar over the mixture and stir gently to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 7.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing well to coat all the ingredients evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- 8.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9.
Serve hot and enjoy!