Description
Enjoy tender garlic butter steak bites with creamy, cheesy rigatoni pasta. This easy recipe combines two comfort food classics for a rich and flavorful meal, perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the steak cubes generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook rigatoni pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak cubes and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the garlic powder. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked rigatoni and seared steak back into the skillet with the creamy sauce. Toss everything together until coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a little reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a different protein, try chicken thighs or portobello mushrooms.
- Penne, fusilli, or fettuccine can be used instead of rigatoni.
- For a dairy-free option, use unsweetened oat cream or cashew cream and plant-based Parmesan.
- Fresh thyme or chives can be used in place of parsley.
- For a low-carb version, serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower mash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared and Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg