Sriracha Honey Pasta with Garlic Butter (Print Version)

Sweet and spicy pasta in a creamy sriracha-honey garlic butter sauce. Bold fusion flavors, ready in just 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
02 - Salt for boiling water

→ Sauce

03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
06 - 3 tablespoons honey
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
08 - 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth
09 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - Extra grated parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain in a colander.
02 - While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
03 - Stir in the sriracha sauce and honey, cooking for 30 seconds to blend the ingredients.
04 - Pour in the broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Add the parmesan cheese and black pepper, stirring until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
06 - Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing thoroughly to coat all strands with the sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Garnish with chopped parsley, extra parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering delivery and tastes like something youd pay too much for at a trendy spot.
  • The sweet heat balance is so good you will crave it on random Tuesday nights.
  • You can tweak the spice level without losing any of the creamy, garlicky magic.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and somehow taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • Do not skip reserving pasta water, it is the only thing that will save you if your sauce gets too thick or clumpy.
  • Add the parmesan off the heat or on very low heat, otherwise it can seize up and turn grainy instead of creamy.
  • Taste as you go, sriracha brands vary wildly in heat so start conservative and add more if you want the burn.
03 -
  • Use a large skillet so the pasta has room to toss without clumping, and it helps the sauce coat every strand evenly.
  • If you love garlic, throw in an extra clove or two, because garlic in butter is never a mistake.
  • Taste the sauce before adding the pasta and adjust the honey or sriracha so it hits that perfect sweet heat balance for you.
  • Finish with a drizzle of good olive oil right before serving for an extra layer of richness and shine.
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