Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni
Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food, featuring succulent steak tips enveloped in a decadent garlic butter sauce and paired with creamy rigatoni pasta. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Each bite offers a delightful balance of savory and cheesy goodness that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Cook the Steak: In a skillet over medium-high heat, season steak tips with salt and pepper. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat after browning steak tips. Add butter and minced garlic; stir until melted and fragrant.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add drained rigatoni to the skillet, mixing gently while adding reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the mixture while stirring until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Plate the dish, garnishing with extra cheese or parsley as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: You can swap rigatoni for penne or fusilli for variety. For an extra flavor boost, sauté mushrooms or spinach before combining them with the pasta.