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Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta

This bold and mouthwatering pasta brings the heat with a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and garlicky flavors wrapped around juicy steak and tender noodles. It’s a weeknight dinner that tastes like a weekend treat—rich, savory, and just the right amount of fiery. Give your pasta nights an upgrade with this flavor-packed favorite!

Ingredients

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For the Steak:

1 lb sirloin steak, cubed

Salt & black pepper, to taste

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp cornstarch (optional for extra tenderness)

For the Sauce:

4 garlic cloves, minced

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp sriracha

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

2 tbsp water

For the Pasta:

8 oz spaghetti

Salt for boiling

2 tbsp butter

Garnishes:

Toasted sesame seeds

Chopped parsley or green onions

Extra red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Pasta: Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and toss with butter. Set aside.

Marinate the Steak: In a bowl, mix steak cubes with soy sauce, olive oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10–15 mins.

Cook the Steak: Sear steak in a hot skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked to your liking. Set aside.

Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sriracha, vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and water. Simmer until slightly thickened.

Combine: Add the steak back in, then toss in the spaghetti. Mix until everything is coated and heated through.

Serve: Top with sesame seeds, parsley or green onions, and more red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Dinner just got a spicy twist!

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