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Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta Recipe

Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta Recipe

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Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors with this delectable Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta recipe. Tender cubes of sirloin steak are coated in a mouthwatering sauce featuring garlic, honey, sriracha, and more, then tossed with al dente spaghetti for a truly satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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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

For the Pasta:

  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. Prepare the Steak: Pat steak dry, season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce (plus cornstarch if using).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Combine: Toss pasta into the sauce, loosening with reserved pasta water as needed. Add the steak back to the pan and stir to coat.
  6. Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds, parsley or green onions, and additional red pepper if desired.
  7. Serve Immediately: Plate and enjoy your sweet, spicy, and savory masterpiece!

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Keywords: Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta, Asian Pasta Recipe, Sirloin Steak Pasta