Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a vigorous boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the rotini pasta and cook it for about 8-10 minutes until it reaches al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.

In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the sliced sausage, cooking for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and caramelized. Remove the sausage and set it aside.

With the skillet still warm, add the minced garlic to the remaining oil. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in the BBQ sauce, honey, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper into the skillet with garlic. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

Return the cooked sausage and drained pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Remove from heat and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.