Description
Sizzling Sticky Honey Garlic Steak and Rotini brings bold Italian-inspired flavors dancing across your plate. Juicy marinated steak mingles with perfectly twirled pasta, creating a quick weeknight dinner that promises comfort and excitement in each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 400 grams (14 ounces) steak, thinly sliced
Pasta:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) rotini pasta
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare rotini according to package guidelines, ensuring al dente texture. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Whisk soy sauce, honey, crushed garlic, cornstarch, and water in a mixing container until smooth and well-integrated.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Introduce steak slices into hot pan, seasoning generously with freshly cracked black pepper. Sear for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, developing a rich caramelized exterior.
- Pour prepared honey garlic sauce over seared steak, stirring continuously to coat evenly. Allow sauce to reduce and thicken for 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate cooked rotini into the skillet, tossing gently to ensure complete sauce coverage and uniform heat distribution.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with finely chopped green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Marinate the steak for extra flavor by letting it sit in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels and make the dish more diet-friendly.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular rotini with gluten-free pasta and use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 543 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg