Description
Rich, creamy, and bursting with savory goodness, this Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food you’ll crave again and again. Tender seared steak bites are nestled into perfectly cooked pasta, all enveloped in a velvety garlic butter cream sauce that clings to every bite. Whether you’re planning a quick weeknight dinner, looking for easy dinner ideas, or just want something indulgent yet satisfying, this dish checks every box. It’s a crowd-pleasing favorite and belongs in your rotation of go-to easy recipes and food ideas.
Ingredients
12 oz rigatoni (or fusilli)
1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Dice steak into cubes, mince garlic, chop parsley, and grate the Parmesan. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook the pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak in batches until golden and just cooked through, about 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. Lower the heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet, and let it melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the heavy cream, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the Parmesan and let it melt into the sauce. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
6. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat in the sauce. Return steak to the pan and stir to combine. Heat through for 1–2 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest, smoothest sauce.
Don’t overcrowd the steak while searing or it will steam instead of brown.
Add pasta water gradually to get the perfect sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg