Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta Recipe
This dish features tender flank steak and pasta tossed in a sweet and spicy garlic sauce, complemented by vibrant vegetables. It's a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 whole bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup snap peas or green beans trimmed
- 2 whole green onions thinly sliced
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- optional fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Season the flank steak with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the steak and set aside, then add remaining olive oil to the skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar, stirring to combine and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Incorporate sliced bell pepper and snap peas, cooking for 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Return the steak to the skillet, add the cooked pasta, and toss with reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Serve garnished with green onions and cilantro, if desired.
Notes
Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the spice level.