Sriracha Honey Pasta (Print Page)

Sweet and spicy pasta coated in a creamy sriracha-honey garlic butter sauce. Bold, addictive flavors 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

# Directions:

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.
02 - While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
03 - Stir in sriracha and honey, cooking for 30 seconds to combine.
04 - Pour in broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Add parmesan cheese and black pepper, stirring until cheese melts and sauce becomes smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
06 - Add drained pasta to skillet, tossing well to coat all strands. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Transfer to serving bowls immediately and garnish with chopped parsley, extra parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It satisfies both spicy and sweet cravings in one silky, addictive bowl.
  • You can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already own.
  • The sauce is endlessly tweakable, so you can dial the heat up or down without losing that bold flavor.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and somehow taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • Do not skip reserving pasta water, it contains starch that helps the sauce cling and can save a too thick sauce in seconds.
  • Keep the heat at medium or lower once you add the cream, high heat can cause it to separate or curdle.
  • Taste the sauce before tossing the pasta, this is your moment to adjust the sriracha or honey to match your heat tolerance.
03 -
  • Use a skillet large enough to toss the pasta comfortably, this prevents clumping and ensures even coating.
  • Mince your garlic finely so it distributes evenly and does not burn in the butter.
  • Taste as you go, the beauty of this dish is in the balance, and everyones palate is different.
  • If you love garlic, add an extra clove, this sauce can handle it.
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