Description
Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta is a flavorful 30-minute meal featuring tender seared sirloin or ribeye steak tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine, a garlicky honey-soy sauce, and a kick of red pepper flakes. This dish balances spicy, sweet, and savory notes, making it an irresistible dinner option for four.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
Steak and Sauce
- 12 oz sirloin or ribeye steak
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine or spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside for later.
- Sear Steak: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper. Place the steak in the hot skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Add Garlic and Honey: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic and honey to the skillet with the steak. Stir continuously for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and the honey starts to meld with the steak juices.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce and sprinkle in the red pepper flakes. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2 minutes so the flavors blend and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss Pasta and Steak: Return the cooked pasta to the skillet with the steak and the sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta in the flavorful sauce and evenly distribute the steak pieces.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley or basil over the pasta just before serving to add a fresh herbaceous note and color contrast.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred level of spiciness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular pasta with gluten-free pasta.
- Rest the steak for a few minutes after cooking before slicing for best texture and juiciness.
- The recipe can be doubled to serve more guests but ensure your skillet is large enough to toss everything evenly.
