Garlic Butter Steak with Creamy Parmesan Rigatoni 🥩🧄🧀
A rich and indulgent steak pasta dish—perfect for a cozy dinner! 🍽🔥
Ingredients
- For the Steak:
- 1 ½ lbs steak ribeye, sirloin, or filet, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- For the Parmesan Rigatoni:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup pasta water reserved
- Fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: Sear the Steak
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak pieces, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
- Add garlic and parsley, stirring for another 30 seconds. Remove steak from the pan and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in reserved pasta water to thin the sauce slightly.
Step 4: Combine & Serve
- Toss cooked rigatoni into the creamy sauce, coating well.
- Plate the pasta and top with garlic butter steak. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
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