Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta – A Bold, Flavor-Packed Dinner
A bold and flavorful pasta dish with tender seared steak, sweet chili garlic glaze, and perfectly coated noodles—ideal for weeknights or special dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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12 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti)
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1 lb steak (ribeye, sirloin, or NY strip), thinly sliced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
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2 tbsp chili garlic sauce or Sriracha
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1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
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1 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or canola)
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1 tbsp butter
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2 green onions, sliced
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Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Marinate steak with soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and chili sauce (optional step).
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Cook pasta in salted water; reserve ½ cup water before draining.
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Sear steak slices in hot oil until browned. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté garlic, then add soy sauce, sugar, chili sauce, and vinegar. Simmer.
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Add cooked pasta and toss with sauce and reserved water.
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Return steak to the pan and mix until warmed through.
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Stir in butter and garnish with green onions and herbs.
Notes
Swap steak for shrimp or tofu. Use rice noodles for a gluten-free option. Adjust chili sauce to taste.