Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of creamy Garlic Butter Steak Rigatoni, featuring tender sirloin steak and perfectly cooked rigatoni enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This dish is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add rigatoni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (10-12 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Drain the pasta and toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Season sirloin steak pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add steak pieces in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt unsalted butter, scraping up browned bits.
- Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add red pepper flakes (if using) and stir for a minute.
- Add beef broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Return cooked steak to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Add drained rigatoni and toss gently to coat. Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more Parmesan as desired.
- Serve the dish onto plates or bowls, ensuring each serving has steak and sauce.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the steak in your favorite spices before cooking.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.
- This dish can be made ahead of time; just reheat gently on the stove before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes