Description
Garlic Butter Steak with Cheesy Rigatoni Bliss is the perfect fusion of bold flavors and creamy comfort. Featuring tender steak bathed in aromatic garlic butter and tossed with rich, velvety cheese sauce over al dente rigatoni, this dish is luxurious, filling, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Garlic Butter Steak:
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak, cubed or whole
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
For the Cheesy Rigatoni:
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Pat steak dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over high heat, add olive oil, and sear steak for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Lower heat to medium, add butter, garlic, and herbs. Spoon butter over steak for 1 minute.
- Remove steak and let rest under foil.
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic powder.
- Pour in heavy cream and gently stir.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar until smooth.
- Add rigatoni to the cheese sauce and mix until coated. Use pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Slice rested steak if whole and fold into the pasta. Garnish with parsley and serve.