Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with this flavorful Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta recipe. Tender slices of steak are tossed with a savory garlic sauce and served over a bed of fettuccine or linguine pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
Steak:
- 1 pound sirloin or flank steak (thinly sliced)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Additional:
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and extra green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the steak: Season the steak with salt and pepper, then sear the slices in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same pan, sauté minced garlic, then add brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, then return the steak to the pan along with green onions. Toss to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat by increasing or reducing the sriracha and red pepper flakes.
- For tender steak, slice flank steak against the grain.
- Top with chopped peanuts for added crunch or serve with steamed vegetables on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
