Sriracha Honey Pasta (Printable)

Luscious pasta tossed in creamy sriracha-honey garlic butter sauce. Bold, addictive flavors ready in 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 and set aside.
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 thoroughly combine the ingredients.
04 - Pour in the broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken 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 necessary.
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 the flavors to meld.
07 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Garnish with chopped parsley, extra parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It satisfies both your sweet tooth and your craving for heat in one creamy, indulgent bite.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight chaos or last minute dinner guests.
  • The sauce is so adaptable you can dial the spice up or down without losing that addictive balance.
02 -
  • Do not let the garlic brown or it will turn bitter and ruin the sweetness of the sauce.
  • Always reserve some pasta water before draining, it has starch that helps the sauce stick and gives you control over the texture.
  • Add the parmesan off the heat or on very low heat, high heat can make it clump instead of melt smoothly.
03 -
  • Use freshly grated parmesan from a block, the pre-shredded stuff has anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting smoothly.
  • Toss the pasta in the skillet instead of just pouring sauce over it, this helps the sauce cling to every strand instead of pooling at the bottom.
  • Taste the sauce before adding the pasta and adjust the honey or sriracha to match your mood, some days you want it sweeter, some days you want the heat front and center.
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