Sriracha Honey Pasta (Printable Version)

Sweet and spicy fettuccine tossed in creamy sriracha-honey garlic butter sauce. Bold fusion flavors, 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 fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese

# Method:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
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 blend thoroughly.
04 - Pour in broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Add Parmesan cheese and black pepper, stirring until cheese melts and sauce becomes smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
06 - Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing well to coat all strands. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes allowing flavors to meld.
07 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Garnish with chopped parsley, extra Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet honey and fiery sriracha create a perfectly balanced sauce that clings to every strand of pasta.
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute cravings.
  • The creamy garlic butter base feels indulgent without being heavy or overly rich.
  • You can easily adjust the spice level to suit your mood or your guests preferences.
02 -
  • Do not let the garlic brown or it will turn bitter and overpower the sweet, spicy balance of the sauce.
  • Reserve pasta water before draining, the starch in it helps the sauce cling to the noodles and prevents it from separating.
  • Taste the sauce before tossing in the pasta, and adjust the honey or sriracha to match your heat tolerance.
  • Serve immediately, this dish is best enjoyed hot when the sauce is creamy and the pasta is silky.
03 -
  • Use freshly grated parmesan instead of pre-grated, it melts smoother and tastes far better.
  • If the sauce breaks or looks greasy, whisk in a splash of pasta water off the heat to bring it back together.
  • For a dairy-free version, swap the butter for olive oil and the cream for full-fat coconut milk, the flavor will shift but remain delicious.
  • Leftover pasta can be reheated gently in a skillet with a splash of broth or cream to revive the sauce.
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