Sriracha Honey Pasta with Garlic Butter (Printable Version)

Sweet and spicy fettuccine in creamy sriracha-honey garlic butter sauce. Easy fusion comfort food ready in 30 minutes.

# List of Ingredients:

→ 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 the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.
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, but not browned.
03 - Stir in the sriracha and honey, and cook for 30 seconds to combine.
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 and the sauce is smooth. If needed, adjust thickness with reserved pasta water.
06 - Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing well to coat all strands with the sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley, extra parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It satisfies both your spicy and sweet cravings in one silky, indulgent bowl.
  • The sauce comes together in under ten minutes and coats every strand perfectly.
  • You can dial the heat up or down without losing that rich, creamy backbone.
  • It feels fancy enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight when youre too tired to care.
02 -
  • Do not skip reserving pasta water; it contains starch that helps the sauce cling to the noodles and saves a too-thick sauce from disaster.
  • Keep the heat medium to low once you add the cream, or it can break and turn grainy instead of silky.
  • Taste the sauce before tossing the pasta and adjust the sriracha or honey to match your heat tolerance and sweetness preference.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan, because pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting smoothly into the sauce.
03 -
  • Toast the red pepper flakes in the butter with the garlic for a deeper, smokier heat that mellows the sharpness.
  • If you want more sweetness without extra honey, add a pinch of brown sugar to the sauce while it simmers.
  • Use tongs to toss the pasta in the sauce instead of a spoon; it coats the noodles more evenly and looks prettier on the plate.
  • For a restaurant-quality finish, reserve a little butter to toss with the pasta right before serving for extra gloss and richness.
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