Description
Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta is a flavorful dish that combines tender steak strips, perfectly cooked pasta, and a delightful garlic-infused sauce. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal that’s perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. With its perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory notes, this dish will impress your guests and become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz boneless ribeye steak, sliced into strips
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp chopped scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add spaghetti or fettuccine and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain but reserve some pasta water.
- Sear the steak: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil and sear the steak strips for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and some reserved pasta water. Pour over the steak and garlic mixture.
- Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until well coated.
- Garnish & serve: Plate with chopped scallions on top and enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 340g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg