Description
Craving a bold and indulgent dinner idea that brings together juicy, garlic-butter-seared steak with creamy, cheesy pasta? This *Garlic Butter Steak with Cheesy Linguine in Four-Cheese Sauce* is the perfect easy dinner recipe when you want something rich, savory, and full of flavor. It’s one of those dinner ideas that feel luxurious but are simple enough for any confident home cook to pull off — ideal for special occasions or just a cozy night in. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, a satisfying comfort meal, or crowd-pleasing food ideas, this dish checks every box with steakhouse vibes and silky pasta perfection.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs ribeye or sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
12 oz linguine pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup shredded fontina cheese
0.25 cup grated Romano cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
0.25 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Let the steak sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes. Pat dry and season with salt and black pepper.
2. Boil salted water in a large pot. Add linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
3. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak cubes in a single layer, 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
4. Lower heat. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Stir for 1–2 minutes. Return steak to skillet, toss in garlic butter, and add thyme. Remove from heat.
5. In a separate saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
6. Reduce heat and stir in parmesan, mozzarella, fontina, and Romano cheese until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
7. Toss cooked linguine into the sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for a creamier texture.
8. Plate pasta and steak. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Let the steak rest after cooking for 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
Always shred your own cheese for a smoother, more luscious sauce.
Use the reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency of the cheese sauce if it thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: easy dinner, steak pasta, garlic butter steak, cheesy linguine, comfort food