Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta

Pasta and steak tossed together with creamy garlic sauce in a skillet

Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta

Creamy, comforting, and boldly flavored, this Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta combines tender steak bites with a garlic-parmesan cream sauce and just the right amount of sweet heat. A satisfying weeknight dinner that feels like a steakhouse meal at home.

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Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Resting: 5

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 610kcal

Cost: $18

Equipment

1 Large skillet or cast iron pan
1 Large pasta pot
1 Wooden spoon or spatula
1 Fine mesh strainer or colander
1 Microplane grater (for Parmesan and garlic)

Ingredients

For the Steak

1 lb sirloin steak
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt and pepper to taste

For the Pasta & Sauce

12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoon butter
0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Cut steak into bite-sized pieces and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water before draining.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear steak pieces 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and let rest.
In the same skillet, add butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook briefly, then stir in cream and honey. Simmer.
Remove skillet from heat; whisk in Parmesan and lemon juice until smooth.
Toss pasta in sauce, adding pasta water as needed. Fold in rested steak and juices.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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