Sriracha Honey Pasta (Print Version)

A luscious fusion pasta tossed in creamy sriracha-honey garlic butter sauce with bold, addictive flavors.

# 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

# How-To 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 of pasta water, then drain in a colander.
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 sauce and honey, cooking for 30 seconds to combine and meld flavors.
04 - Pour in 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 parmesan cheese and black pepper, stirring until cheese melts completely and sauce becomes smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
06 - Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing thoroughly to coat all strands with sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to allow flavors to fully integrate.
07 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, extra parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It hits that perfect balance between sweet, spicy, and creamy without being heavy or one note.
  • You can have it on the table in 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already own.
  • The sauce clings to every strand of pasta like it was meant to be there all along.
  • It feels fancy enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight solo dinner.
02 -
  • Always reserve pasta water before draining because it contains starch that helps the sauce cling and can save a too thick sauce in seconds.
  • Do not let the garlic brown or it will turn bitter and throw off the entire balance of sweet and spicy.
  • Taste the sauce before tossing the pasta and adjust the sriracha or honey to match your heat tolerance and sweetness preference.
03 -
  • Use freshly grated parmesan instead of pre grated because it melts smoother and tastes infinitely better.
  • If you want a dairy free version, swap the butter for vegan butter and the cream for full fat coconut milk, it will be just as luscious.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness and heat at the end because everyone's sriracha brand varies in intensity.
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