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Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta


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  • Author: Lora
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A flavorful dish combining tender steak and spaghetti in a sweet and spicy garlic sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb sirloin steak, cubed
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
  • 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
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • Salt for boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Sesame seeds, toasted (for garnish)
  • Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Extra red pepper flakes, optional (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain pasta, and toss with butter.
  2. Pat steak dry, season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce (plus cornstarch if using).
  3. 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. 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. Toss pasta into the sauce, loosening with reserved pasta water as needed. Add the steak back to the pan and stir to coat.
  6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, parsley or green onions, and additional red pepper if desired.
  7. Plate and enjoy your sweet, spicy, and savory masterpiece!

Notes

  • Adjust the level of spiciness by modifying the amount of sriracha and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • If gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
  • This dish is best enjoyed immediately after preparation.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-fry
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 1000mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg