Description
This Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Rigatoni is the kind of quick dinner that feels luxurious without the fuss. It’s perfect when you’re craving something rich, saucy, and packed with flavor. Made with tender strips of seared steak and rigatoni pasta tossed in a velvety garlic butter cream sauce, it’s the ultimate comfort food. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, indulgent pasta dishes, or hearty weeknight meals, this easy recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. A must-try for fans of steak pasta, creamy sauces, and quick comfort meals.
Ingredients
12 oz rigatoni
1 lb sirloin steak
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup beef broth
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. Pat the steak dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear steak for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing into strips.
3. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in beef broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer briefly, then stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
5. Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
6. Fold in the sliced steak and cook together for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the best melt and flavor.
Don’t skip resting the steak — it keeps it juicy when sliced.
Add a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of chili flakes if you want to brighten or spice it up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 725
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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