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A bowl of Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta topped with green onions and sesame seeds
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Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 545kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha chili sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 2 green onions , thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  • While pasta cooks, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, ginger, and beef broth in a small mixing bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add sliced steak in a single layer and sear without moving for 2 minutes, then stir and cook for 1 additional minute until browned.
  • Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  • Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid reduces and thickens into a glaze.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing thoroughly to coat the noodles and steak in the sauce.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.