Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta
A savory and sweet pasta dish that combines garlic-marinated steak with the perfect pasta for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or flank steak)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, and sriracha in a small bowl.
- Marinate the Steak: Slice steak against the grain, combine with marinade, and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Sauté the Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Cook the Steak: Add marinated steak to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until browned.
- Combine Everything: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss with reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta and soy sauce. Adjust sriracha to taste for desired spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: pasta, steak, garlic, spicy, summer recipe, family meal
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