Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta with Honey Sriracha Sauce
A quick weeknight meal balancing sweet and spicy flavors with tender sirloin cubes, al dente spaghetti, and glossy honey-sriracha sauce. Gluten-free and halal-friendly with one-pan convenience.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin steak, cubed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 tbsp water
8 oz spaghetti
Salt for boiling water
2 tbsp butter (or olive oil/vegan butter)
Toasted sesame seeds, chopped parsley/green onions, red pepper flakes (garnish)
Instructions
Bring salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti al dente, reserving pasta water
In bowl, season steak with salt, pepper, soy sauce, and cornstarch
Heat olive oil in skillet. Sear steak 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from pan
In same skillet, sauté garlic 1 minute. Add honey, brown sugar, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and water. Simmer 2-3 minutes
Return steak to pan. Add pasta and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed
Garnish with sesame seeds and parsley before serving
Notes
Use zucchini noodles for low-carb version
Adjust sriracha amount to control heat
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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