Sticky Honey Garlic Steak & Rotini
This Sticky Honey Garlic Steak & Rotini recipe combines tender steak coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce served over a bed of rotini pasta. A quick and flavorful meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 Bowl for sauce mixing
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Cooking spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound steak (sirloin or flank cut)
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- for garnish, optional green onions
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil. Stir well to combine.
- Cut the steak into thin strips. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak strips and cook for about 3-4 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the steak in the skillet. Let it simmer for about 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the steak well.
- Serve the sticky honey garlic steak over the cooked rotini pasta. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
You can add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by increasing or decreasing the amount of honey.
This dish can be made in advance and reheated, though the sauce may thicken more over time.