Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta. This fusion dish combines tender sirloin steak with a bold garlic-infused sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweet and heat. Served over al dente spaghetti and garnished with aromatic sesame seeds and fresh herbs, this dish is a true flavor explosion.
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
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 oz spaghetti
- Salt for boiling water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 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: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta, Steak Pasta Recipe, Garlic Steak Recipe
