Description
Succulent garlic butter steak with creamy parmesan rigatoni delivers an irresistible Italian-inspired comfort dish that marries tender beef and rich pasta. Seared steak and silky rigatoni promise a restaurant-quality meal waiting to elevate home cooking with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or filet), cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pasta and Sauce Ingredients:
- 300 g (10 oz) rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
- ¾ cup (75 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Select high-quality rigatoni and prepare a generously salted water bath, cooking the pasta until tender yet firm. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Season beef cubes liberally with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Sear protein in hot olive oil, creating caramelized exteriors within a scorching skillet. Achieve desired internal temperature while developing rich golden crusts.
- Reduce skillet temperature and introduce butter, allowing it to melt gracefully. Infuse the fat with finely minced garlic, releasing aromatic compounds and creating a fragrant foundation. Gently tumble seared beef through this luxurious garlic-butter emulsion.
- Craft a velvety sauce by melting butter and sweating garlic until translucent. Stream heavy cream into the pan, allowing gentle simmering to concentrate flavors. Incorporate freshly grated Parmesan, whisking until sauce transforms into a silky, luxurious coating.
- Unite pasta with the creamy Parmesan sauce, ensuring each rigatoni tube becomes lavishly enrobed. Scatter freshly chopped parsley throughout for vibrant color and herbaceous notes.
- Arrange creamy rigatoni on warmed plates, strategically positioning garlic-kissed beef bites atop the pasta. Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Select high-quality, well-marbled steak cuts like ribeye or sirloin for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Pat steak pieces dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming.
- Use fresh garlic instead of pre-minced for a more robust, authentic taste that elevates the entire dish.
- Customize the dish for different dietary needs by substituting dairy-free cream and nutritional yeast for a lactose-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 820
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg