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Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta

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A flavorful and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring tender steak, garlic, and a balanced sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual meals.

Ingredients

  • Steak (such as sirloin or ribeye) – 8 oz
  • Pasta (fettuccine or linguine) – 8 oz
  • Garlic cloves – 4, minced
  • Olive oil – 2 tbsp
  • Butter – 1 tbsp
  • Red chili flakes or fresh chili – 1 tsp (adjust to taste)
  • Honey or brown sugar – 1 tbsp
  • Soy sauce – 2 tbsp
  • Fresh parsley or basil – 2 tbsp, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt – to taste
  • Pepper – to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the steak with salt and pepper and let it rest at room temperature.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve a little pasta water.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and chili flakes, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Add the steak to the skillet and sear each side until desired doneness (medium-rare recommended).
  5. Remove the steak and let it rest a few minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  6. In the same skillet, stir in honey and soy sauce, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
  7. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water if needed to coat evenly.
  8. Add the sliced steak back into the skillet and gently combine.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.

Notes

  • Sirloin or ribeye steaks work best, but flank or skirt steak are good leaner alternatives.
  • Use gluten-free pasta and tamari for a gluten-free version.
  • Adjust chili flakes to control the spice level or omit for mild flavor.
  • Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently on stovetop with a splash of water.
  • For soy-free options, substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos or Worcestershire sauce.

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