Claude 3.7 Sonnet
Rustic Honey-Garlic Pantry Pasta
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 oz dried pasta (any shape you have)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (Italian seasoning, oregano, or thyme)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
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While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook until fragrant but not browned, about 1-2 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low and stir in the honey and dried herbs.
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Add drained pasta to the skillet along with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
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If the sauce seems too thick, add a bit more pasta water to reach desired consistency.
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Season with salt to taste.
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Serve immediately in warm bowls.
This simple dish transforms everyday pantry ingredients into a deliciously balanced pasta with sweet, savory, and spicy notes. The honey creates a subtle sweetness that complements the garlic perfectly.
