Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors with this delectable Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta recipe. Tender cubes of seasoned sirloin steak are paired with al dente spaghetti, all brought together in a tantalizing garlic-infused sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cubed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
For the Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz spaghetti
- Salt for boiling water
- 2 tablespoons butter
Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds, toasted
- Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
- Extra red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain pasta, and toss with butter.
- Prepare the Steak: Pat steak dry, season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce (plus cornstarch if using).
- Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in a large pan and sear steak cubes over high heat until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove from pan.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sriracha, vinegar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, and water. Simmer to thicken.
- Combine: Toss pasta into the sauce, loosening with reserved pasta water as needed. Add the steak back to the pan and stir to coat.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds, parsley or green onions, and additional red pepper if desired.
- Serve Immediately: Plate and enjoy your sweet, spicy, and savory masterpiece!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Boil
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta, Steak Pasta Recipe, Garlic Steak Pasta, Sweet and Spicy Pasta
