Sweet And Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta
A flavor-packed pasta dish with tender flank steak, bold garlic, sweet heat from honey and pepper flakes, and a savory soy-based sauce. It's an easy weeknight dinner that feels like something special.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta fettuccine, spaghetti, or your choice
- 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 bell pepper sliced (any color)
- 4 green onions chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ¼ cup of pasta water if needed.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; stir for 30–60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add sliced flank steak, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
- Pour in soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Stir to coat steak, then add bell pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed. Cook 1–2 more minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat. Top with green onions and cilantro (optional). Serve hot and enjoy the sweet, spicy, garlicky flavor.