Spicy Honey Garlic Pasta

Name: Spicy Honey Garlic Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti or linguine; 2 tbsp butter; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp red chili flakes; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

A viral TikTok favorite - tender pasta coated in a sweet, spicy, garlicky sauce with a hint of cream. Ready in under 20 minutes.

20 minEasyServes 2480 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanDinnerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti or linguine
2 tbsp butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Cook 8 oz spaghetti or linguine in salted boiling water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta.
2

In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 6 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Cook for 30 seconds.
4

Reduce heat to low and pour in 1/4 cup heavy cream. Stir until combined.
5

Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add pasta water 1-2 tablespoons at a time if needed to reach desired consistency.
6

Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
7

Divide into bowls and top with 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Spicy Honey Garlic Pasta dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Spicy Honey Garlic Pasta gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz spaghetti or linguine. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Spicy Honey Garlic Pasta keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Spicy Honey Garlic Pasta?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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