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

1. 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.

2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook until fragrant but not browned, about 1-2 minutes.

4. Reduce heat to low and stir in the honey and dried herbs.

5. 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.

6. If the sauce seems too thick, add a bit more pasta water to reach desired consistency.

7. Season with salt to taste.

8. 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.