Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with tender garlic butter steak tips paired with creamy cheesy rigatoni. A delicious, satisfying dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook rigatoni until al dente; drain.
- 2. Sear the Steak: In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season and sear steak tips until golden brown.
- 3. Add Garlic Butter: Reduce heat, add unsalted butter and minced garlic to the pan, sautéing until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- 4. Make the Cheese Sauce: In another saucepan, combine heavy cream and shredded cheddar over medium heat until melted and smooth, stirring continuously.
- 5. Combine Everything: Add drained rigatoni to the skillet with steak tips, pour in the cheese sauce, and toss until well coated.
- 6. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Swap rigatoni for your favorite pasta shape or add vegetables like spinach for added nutrition.
- Experiment with different cheeses for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup/240g
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg