Description
Sticky Honey Garlic Steak and Rotini is a tantalizing dish that combines tender steak with the sweetness of honey and the aromatic allure of garlic, all tossed with perfectly cooked rotini pasta. This recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special gatherings. With its glossy sauce and rich taste, this meal is sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the steak: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Add the steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a pot, add rotini pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 3. Sear the steak: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear each side for 3-4 minutes until caramelized.
- 4. Make the sauce: Remove cooked steak from the skillet. Add reserved marinade and brown sugar; simmer until slightly thickened.
- 5. Combine: Slice the seared steak against the grain and toss with cooked rotini in the sticky sauce until well-coated.
- 6. Serve: Plate the dish and drizzle with any remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 328g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg