Description
Savor the rich and comforting flavors of Garlic Butter Steak Tips paired with creamy Cheesy Rigatoni. Tender, seared steak tips coated in a fragrant garlic butter sauce served over rigatoni pasta smothered in a luscious blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. This hearty American main course delivers a perfect balance of savory steak and indulgent cheesy pasta for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Steak Tips and Sauce
- 1½ pounds sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized tips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Cheesy Rigatoni
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Rigatoni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season Steak Tips: While the pasta cooks, season the steak tips generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sear Steak Tips: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak tips in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss Steak in Garlic Butter: Return steak tips to the pan and toss in the garlic butter until well coated and heated through.
- Prepare Cheesy Sauce: In a separate saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat. Stir in shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add red pepper flakes if using for a slight heat.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cheesy sauce to the cooked rigatoni, stirring gently to coat each piece evenly.
- Serve: Plate a bed of cheesy rigatoni and top with the garlic butter steak tips. Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
Notes
- For richer flavor, add a splash of white wine or beef broth to the garlic butter sauce during cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure steak tips are cooked to your preference; 130°F is ideal for medium-rare.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute regular rigatoni with gluten-free pasta.
