Description
Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni is a rich and flavorful dish featuring juicy steak tips in garlic butter and creamy rigatoni. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add rigatoni and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Steak Tips:
- Season steak tips with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak tips in batches and sear for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the Creamy Sauce:
- Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until smooth.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Add steak tips back into the skillet and stir gently to combine.
- Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of butter and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Substitute mozzarella with fontina or Gruyère for a twist.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove-Top
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (¼ of the recipe)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg