Description
A delicious and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender flank steak, garlic, and a sweet and spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 pound flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the flank steak with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer, then add the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Return the cooked steak to the skillet and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined. Stir in the fresh basil and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the flank steak with sautéed mushrooms or grilled tofu.
- Add a splash of lime juice or a sprinkle of sesame seeds for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg