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

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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.

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Questions

Why save the pasta water for Spicy Honey Garlic Pasta?

Step 1 reads: "Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water." The water is full of starch. Added back as step 1 directs, it emulsifies the sauce so it clings to the pasta instead of pooling in the bowl.

How hot is Spicy Honey Garlic Pasta?

Moderately. The heat in Spicy Honey Garlic Pasta comes from 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. For a milder plate, halve the chili flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Spicy Honey Garlic Pasta dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Spicy Honey Garlic Pasta 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.

How many calories are in Spicy Honey Garlic Pasta?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 480 calories, with 13 g protein, 54 g carbohydrate and 21 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 580 mg sodium.

How long does Spicy Honey Garlic Pasta keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Spicy Honey Garlic Pasta within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The pasta keeps drinking the sauce as it sits; loosen it with a splash of water or stock.

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