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Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta

Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta

Nora
Looking for a dinner that’s both comforting and exciting? This Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta is the perfect blend of tender steak strips, garlicky soy-based sauce, and a kick of spice balanced with sweetness. The pasta absorbs all the bold flavors, while fresh parsley and Parmesan bring a finishing touch. It’s a quick dinner idea that feels like a restaurant-quality meal, perfect for busy weeknights or a weekend treat. This dish is versatile, rich, and full of flavor, making it one of those easy recipes you’ll return to again and again when you’re in need of satisfying dinner ideas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine American-Italian, Fusion
Servings 4 people
Calories 620 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for pasta
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g sirloin steak (or ribeye, flank)
  • 340 g linguine or spaghetti
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or 1 tablespoon chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 30 g Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Pat steak dry, season with salt and pepper, and slice into thin strips.
  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear steak strips until browned but tender. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes or chili paste. Stir in a splash of pasta water to form sauce.
  • Toss pasta into skillet, coating with sauce. Add steak back in and stir gently.
  • Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving hot.

Notes

1. Always slice steak thinly against the grain for the most tender bite.
2. Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing red pepper flakes/chili paste.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 38gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 890mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 22mg
Keyword Easy dinner, garlic steak pasta, quick pasta recipe, spicy pasta, steak pasta
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