Sriracha Honey Pasta with Garlic Butter (Printable)

A bold fusion of sweet honey and spicy sriracha in a creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for pasta lovers seeking comfort with a kick.

# 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 in 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 into the garlic mixture, cooking for 30 seconds to fully combine.
04 - Pour in broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a 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 and sauce reaches smooth consistency. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
06 - Add drained pasta to skillet, tossing well to coat all strands with sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve immediately garnished with parsley, extra parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than delivery and tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen.
  • The sweet and spicy balance is so addictive youll find yourself craving it at odd hours.
  • You can dial the heat up or down without losing any of the magic.
  • It uses pantry staples you probably already have hiding in your cupboards.
02 -
  • Do not skip reserving the pasta water, it is the secret to a sauce that clings instead of clumps.
  • Keep the heat on medium or lower once you add the cream, or it might break and turn grainy.
  • Taste before serving and adjust the honey or sriracha, everyones heat tolerance is different.
03 -
  • Use freshly grated parmesan instead of the pre shredded stuff, it melts smoother and tastes sharper.
  • If you love garlic, add an extra clove, this dish can handle it.
  • For a richer sauce, stir in an extra tablespoon of butter at the very end off the heat.
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