Description
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta, a delightful fusion of perfectly seared steak and pasta, all enhanced by a sweet and spicy garlic sauce, perfect for impressing dinner guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or your choice of pasta
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili paste or sriracha
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing soy sauce, brown sugar, chili paste, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Toss the sliced steak in the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the marinated steak and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Cook your preferred pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the remaining steak sauce, mixing well and adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Top with seared steak and serve with garnished parsley.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, add a splash of water or broth to keep the pasta moist.
- Consider pairing with garlic bread or a side salad for an enhanced dining experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg