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Sticky Honey Garlic Steak & Rotini

Sticky Honey Garlic Steak & Rotini
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Sticky Honey Garlic Steak & Rotini is a quick and easy weeknight meal that combines tender, juicy steak with a luscious sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. Paired with perfectly cooked rotini pasta, this comforting dish offers a beautiful balance of rich sticky sauce and satisfying textures, making it a family favorite that can be customized with various proteins and vegetables.

Ingredients

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Steak

  • 1 lb flank or sirloin steak, trimmed and sliced thinly against the grain
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Pasta

  • 8 oz rotini pasta (regular or gluten-free)
  • ½ cup pasta water, reserved

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Garnish

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency later if needed.
  2. Sear the Steak: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Sear the steak for about 3-4 minutes per side until a golden brown crust forms. Remove the steak and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  3. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken slightly for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Combine Steak and Pasta: Return the sliced steak to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the honey garlic sauce. Fold in the cooked rotini and add reserved pasta water a splash at a time if the sauce needs loosening. Cook together for about a minute until heated through and pasta is well coated.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Turn off the heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Choose flank or sirloin steak for tenderness and quick cooking.
  • Resting the steak after searing keeps it juicy.
  • Use freshly minced garlic for optimal flavor.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
  • Adjust honey amount to your preferred sweetness.

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Keywords: sticky honey garlic steak, rotini pasta, quick dinner, weeknight meal, honey garlic sauce, steak recipe, family friendly

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