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Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Pasta

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A rich and comforting one-pot pasta dinner featuring juicy seared steak, a silky garlic butter cream sauce, and al dente noodles. Perfect for special occasions or easy weeknights, this dish brings restaurant flavor to your home kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz sirloin steak (ribeye or strip also works)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced or finely grated
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter sauce)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs (or fresh parsley/thyme, chopped)
  • 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta (gluten-free if needed)
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • Salt, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
  • Extra grated Parmesan, for garnish
  • Cracked black pepper, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Remove steak from fridge 20 minutes before cooking. Pat dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add steak and cook 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned but still pink inside (about 7 minutes total).
  3. Transfer steak to a plate, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain into bite-size strips.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the same pan (do not wipe out). Once melted, add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Pour in cream, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Stir, scraping up any stuck bits. Simmer 2 minutes, then add Parmesan cheese and whisk until melted and smooth.
  6. Add pasta directly into the sauce. Pour in beef broth, stir, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10-12 minutes, stirring every couple minutes, until pasta is al dente and sauce is thickened.
  7. Add sliced steak and any resting juices to the pan. Toss gently to coat in sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Garnish with extra Parmesan, fresh parsley, and cracked black pepper. Serve hot straight from the pan or plated.

Notes

Let steak rest after searing for juicier meat. Stir pasta frequently to prevent sticking. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of cream or pasta water to loosen. Adapt with gluten-free pasta or dairy-free alternatives as needed.

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