Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound garganelli or penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
  • 14 ounces flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 napa cabbage small, trimmed and sliced
  • 2 red onions sliced
  • 1 red chili deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 lime
  • 2/3 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro plus more for garnish

Method

  • Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water for 10-12 mins, or until tender. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saute over high heat, add the beef and saute for 3-4 mins. Add the cabbage, onions and chili and saute for an additional 1-2 mins.
  • Drain the pasta and save 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Pour the reserved water, lime juice, stock and sugar into the pan with the beef and season. Mix the pasta and sauce together and sprinkle with cilantro. Divide the pasta between 4 plates and serve garnished with more cilantro.