Pasta with Honey Garlic

Pasta with Honey Garlic is a delightful fusion of savory and sweet, featuring perfectly cooked pasta tossed in a luscious honey garlic sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also brings a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or linguine) - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 4 cloves
• Honey - 3 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving) - 30 grams

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
3. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Cook the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly.
4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the honey garlic sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta and add reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir in the chopped parsley.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Garlic has antioxidant properties and may boost the immune system.
• Olive oil is a source of healthy fats and can promote heart health.

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