Description
Indulge in this delectable and satisfying Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta, a fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or linguine)
Steak:
- 1 pound flank or sirloin steak (sliced thinly against the grain)
Seasoning:
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Steak: Season steak slices with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, then add brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, and sesame oil. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Garnish: Toss steak in the sauce, add pasta, and heat through. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro or parsley.
Notes
- You can use spaghetti or rice noodles for variation.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Leftovers reheat well for the next day’s lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
