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Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni
Introduction
Prepare to elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni—a perfect harmony of tender steak bites, creamy garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. This restaurant-quality meal brings gourmet flavors right to your home kitchen, promising a dining experience that’s both luxurious and comforting.
Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni
Course: Main DishCuisine: Italian-American FusionDifficulty: MediumServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
550
kcalIngredients
1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or strip steak), cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rigatoni:
12 oz rigatoni pasta
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Prepare the Rigatoni
- Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water
- Add 1 teaspoon of salt
- Bring water to a boil
- Add rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente
- Drain pasta and set aside
- Cook the Steak
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Season steak bites with paprika, salt, and pepper
- Add steak to the skillet in a single layer
- Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown
- Remove steak from skillet and set aside
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- Lower skillet heat to medium
- Add butter to the skillet
- Once melted, add minced garlic
- Cook garlic for 1 minute until fragrant
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce slightly thickens
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste
- Combine Pasta and Steak
- Add cooked rigatoni to the garlic butter sauce
- Toss pasta to coat evenly with sauce
- Return steak bites to the skillet
- Gently toss pasta, steak, and sauce together
- Serve
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley
- Add extra Parmesan cheese if desired
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use a meat thermometer to check steak doneness
Medium-rare: 135°F
Medium: 145°F
Can be customized with additional vegetables like mushrooms or spinach
Pro Tips
- Use high-quality steak for best flavor
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet when searing steak
- Let steak rest for a few minutes before cutting to retain juices
Enjoy your delicious Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni! 🥩🍝✨
