Sweet Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender steak with sweet-spicy garlic sauce, tossed with buttery pasta for a quick and flavorful dinner.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ For the Steak

01 - 450 g sirloin steak, cut into cubes
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
04 - 15 ml soy sauce
05 - 15 ml olive oil
06 - 5 g cornstarch (optional)

→ For the Sauce

07 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
08 - 45 ml soy sauce
09 - 30 ml honey
10 - 13 g brown sugar
11 - 30 ml sriracha sauce
12 - 15 ml rice vinegar
13 - 5 ml sesame oil
14 - 5 g crushed red pepper flakes
15 - 30 ml water

→ For the Pasta

16 - 225 g spaghetti
17 - Salt, for pasta water
18 - 30 g unsalted butter

→ Garnishes

19 - Toasted sesame seeds, as desired
20 - Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped, as desired
21 - Extra red pepper flakes, optional

# How to Prepare:

01 - Bring salted water to a vigorous boil in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 120 ml pasta water, then drain. Toss hot pasta with unsalted butter and set aside.
02 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, black pepper, and 15 ml soy sauce. If desired, toss with cornstarch for additional texture.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear steak cubes in batches, ensuring all sides are golden and meat is cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove steak from pan and set aside.
04 - In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté until aromatic. Stir in soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and water. Simmer gently until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
05 - Return pasta to the pan with sauce, tossing to coat. Splash in reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky consistency. Add seared steak and stir until well combined and evenly heated.
06 - Transfer to serving plates. Finish with toasted sesame seeds, chopped parsley or green onions, and extra red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For even browning and tenderness, ensure your steak cubes are spread out in the pan without crowding. Work in batches if necessary.
02 - Butter tossed with hot pasta imparts a rich finish and helps sauce cling to noodles.

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