Sriracha Honey Pasta with Garlic Butter (Printable Version)

Sweet and spicy fettuccine coated in a luscious sriracha-honey garlic butter cream sauce with parmesan.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

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 a colander.
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 sauce and honey, and cook for 30 seconds to combine the flavors.
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 - Transfer immediately to serving plates, garnished with chopped parsley, extra parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweet heat balance hits differently every single bite, keeping your fork moving without thinking.
  • It comes together faster than delivery and uses ingredients you probably already have tucked in the fridge.
  • The creamy garlic butter base makes even a weeknight feel like youre treating yourself to something special.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and somehow taste even bolder the next day.
02 -
  • Reserve that pasta water before draining, its liquid gold for fixing a sauce thats too thick or broken.
  • Add the parmesan off the heat or on very low, high heat makes it grainy and sad instead of creamy.
  • Taste your sriracha first, some brands are way hotter than others and you might want to start with less.
03 -
  • Use a skillet wide enough to toss the pasta easily, it coats better and you wont end up with sauce all over the stove.
  • If you like it sweeter, add honey at the end after tasting, its easier to add more than to fix a sauce thats too sweet.
  • For a richer sauce, stir in an extra tablespoon of butter right before serving, it makes everything glossy and restaurant quality.
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