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!
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)
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.
Dinner just got a spicy twist!
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