Description
Garlic Butter Steak Rigatoni is a delightful, creamy pasta dish that transforms tender steak bites into a comforting meal ready in just 30 minutes. This family favorite features robust flavors from garlic, butter, and rich Parmesan cream sauce that clings perfectly to every piece of rigatoni. Whether you’re preparing for a busy weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress. Customize it with sautéed vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for added nutrition and flavor. Serve it with warm crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal your loved ones will rave about.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rigatoni until al dente; reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; season steak cubes and sear until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, scrape the skillet bottom, and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat, stir in Parmesan until melted; adjust seasoning.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce, using reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Fold in the rested steak and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg