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Imagine a dish that beautifully balances sweet and savory notes, tantalizing your taste buds with every bite. Enter the Sweet & Savory Sticky Honey Garlic Steak & Rotini. This delightful recipe combines tender, marinated flank steak with perfectly cooked rotini pasta and sautéed vegetables, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The sticky honey garlic sauce elevates the steak, making it irresistibly delicious, while the rotini captures every morsel of the sauce, ensuring that each forkful is packed with flavor.

Sticky Honey Garlic Steak and Rotini

Discover the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this Sticky Honey Garlic Steak & Rotini recipe! Tender flank steak is marinated in a mouthwatering honey garlic sauce and cooked to perfection. Paired with al dente rotini, sautéed cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s the ideal meal for busy nights. Don't forget to top with grated Parmesan for an extra burst of flavor!
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Ingredients
  

For the Sticky Honey Garlic Steak:

1 lb flank steak, sliced against the grain

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon ginger, grated

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

For the Rotini:

8 oz rotini pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup spinach leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions
 

Marinate the Steak: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the sliced flank steak and mix well. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.

    Cook the Rotini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the rotini, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

      Sauté the Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and sauté for about 3 minutes until they begin to blister. Stir in spinach and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook until the spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

        Cook the Steak: In the same skillet, push the vegetables to one side and add the marinated flank steak (reserve marinade). Cook on high heat for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. If you like a thicker sauce, add cornstarch to the reserved marinade and simmer it until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

          Combine: Toss the cooked rotini into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables and cooked steak, ensuring everything is well mixed and coated with the sauce.

            Serve: Plate the sticky honey garlic steak and rotini, adding extra sauce if desired, and sprinkling with grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.

              Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 45 mins | Servings: 4