Description
A creamy and hearty dish combining rigatoni pasta and tender steak in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for family dinners or impressing friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Rigatoni Pasta
- 1 lb Steak (recommended: ribeye)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- 3–4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Rigatoni: In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually around 10-12 minutes. Reserve about a cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Steak: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of butter, then slice your steak into thin strips, season with salt and black pepper, and add to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, then remove and let rest.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low in the skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously, and let it cook for a couple of minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine Everything: Add grated Parmesan to your sauce, stirring until melted. If too thick, mix in reserved pasta water until desired consistency, then stir in rigatoni and sliced steak.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and serve immediately while warm, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Notes
Optional: Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition, or a splash of white wine for flavor enhancement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter, Steak Rigatoni, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Family Recipe