Description
A hearty and flavorful dish combining juicy steak tips with creamy cheesy rigatoni, all tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak tips and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in mozzarella and parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked rigatoni and steak tips to the skillet. Toss to coat with the sauce.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, let the steak rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute rigatoni with any short pasta if preferred.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: garlic butter steak, cheesy rigatoni, steak pasta, easy dinner recipe