Name: Quick Sweet Spicy Pasta with Steak – Weeknight Recipes Inspo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steak, cubed; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cornstarch (optional); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey; 1 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; Sesame seeds; Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped; Extra red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

A bold, flavorful pasta dish combining tender seared steak, al dente spaghetti, and a glossy sweet–spicy garlic sauce for a restaurant-quality meal in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb sirloin steak, cubed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 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
Sesame seeds
Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
Extra red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Bring salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente, 8–10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and toss with butter.
Season cubed steak with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp soy sauce; add cornstarch if using and let marinate 5–10 minutes.
Heat olive oil over high heat and sear steak 2–3 minutes per side until browned; remove and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté minced garlic 1 minute, then add soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and water. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
Add cooked pasta to the sauce, adding pasta water as needed for creaminess. Return steak to the pan and toss to coat.
Garnish with sesame seeds, parsley or green onions, and optional extra red pepper flakes. Serve hot.

Notes

Pat steak dry before searing for best crust; use reserved pasta water to keep sauce silky; adjust sriracha and red pepper flakes for preferred spice level.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 90mg

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