Description
Sticky Honey Garlic Pasta is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. The dish features perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a sticky honey-garlic sauce, making every bite a flavor explosion. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this easy recipe that will have your family asking for seconds. With its vibrant colors and rich aroma, this pasta dish is not only delicious but visually appealing too!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in honey and soy sauce; simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add drained pasta to the sauce, tossing until noodles are well-coated.
- Plate the pasta, sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with veggies like bell peppers or snap peas. For extra heat, add more red pepper flakes or chili sauce.