Sriracha Honey Pasta (Printable)

A luscious fusion pasta with creamy sriracha-honey garlic butter sauce. Sweet, spicy, and 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 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, cooking for 30 seconds to combine thoroughly.
04 - Pour in broth and heavy cream while 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 completely and sauce becomes smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
06 - Add drained pasta to skillet, tossing thoroughly to coat all strands with sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Garnish with chopped parsley, extra parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • The sriracha and honey create a flavor combo thats bold but never overwhelming, just enough kick with a smooth sweet finish.
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something exciting without the fuss.
  • The creamy garlic butter sauce clings to every strand of pasta, so each bite feels indulgent and satisfying.
  • Its endlessly adaptable you can toss in shrimp, chicken, or keep it vegetarian and itll still taste incredible.
02 -
  • Reserve that pasta water before you drain, its the secret to adjusting your sauce consistency without breaking the creamy texture.
  • Dont skip the step of cooking the sriracha and honey together briefly, it mellows the raw heat and deepens the sweetness.
  • Add the parmesan off the heat or on very low heat, otherwise it can seize up and turn grainy instead of silky.
  • Taste the sauce before tossing in the pasta so you can adjust the sweetness or heat to your preference.
03 -
  • Use freshly grated parmesan instead of pre grated, it melts smoother and tastes so much better.
  • If you love garlic, add an extra clove or two, it only makes the sauce more fragrant and delicious.
  • Toss the pasta in the skillet instead of just pouring sauce over it, this helps the noodles absorb the flavors and creates a better coating.
  • Taste as you go and adjust the honey or sriracha to match your heat tolerance and sweetness preference.
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