Savory Garlic Butter Steak Rigatoni for Ultimate Comfort
This Garlic Butter Steak Rigatoni offers ultimate comfort with creamy sauce, tender steak, and rich garlic flavors.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
- large skillet
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 10 ounces rigatoni pasta perfect for holding onto sauce
For the Steak
- 1 pound steak use your favorite cut, like ribeye or sirloin
- to taste salt enhances flavor
- to taste pepper adds kick
For the Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter use unsalted for seasoning control
- 2 cloves garlic fresh minced for aroma
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
- 1 cup beef broth provides depth of flavor
- ½ cup heavy cream for luscious creaminess
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese adds salty richness
For Garnish
- to taste fresh parsley adds color
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Season steak with salt and pepper. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Sear steak for 3-4 minutes, then set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add remaining butter to the skillet, and sauté minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes for about 1 minute.
- Pour in beef broth, simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return steak and rigatoni to the skillet. Add Parmesan cheese and toss until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and don’t skip on seasoning the steak. Toss gently when combining to coat the pasta evenly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg