Sriracha Honey Pasta with Garlic Butter (Printable)

A bold fusion pasta tossed in creamy sriracha-honey garlic butter sauce. Sweet, spicy, and ready in just 30 minutes.

# What You 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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like takeout but comes together faster than delivery could ever arrive.
  • The sweet and spicy balance is so addictive you will crave it on random Tuesday nights.
  • You can adjust the heat and sweetness to match your mood or whoever you are feeding.
  • It uses ingredients you probably already have, no specialty store runs required.
02 -
  • Do not skip reserving the pasta water, it is the only thing that will save your sauce if it gets too thick or clumpy.
  • Add the garlic to melted butter, not a dry hot pan, or it will burn in seconds and turn bitter.
  • Taste the sauce before you toss the pasta in, this is your chance to adjust the sweetness, spice, or salt.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan, the pre-shredded stuff has anti-caking agents that make the sauce grainy instead of silky.
03 -
  • Use a skillet large enough to toss the pasta comfortably, or you will end up with sauce all over your stovetop.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, let it simmer a little longer before adding the cheese.
  • Finish the dish with a tiny drizzle of honey on each plate for a glossy, restaurant style presentation.
  • Pair it with a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a cold beer to balance the heat and sweetness.
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