Description
Rich, indulgent, and bursting with flavor, this Garlic Butter Steak with Cheesy Linguine in Four-Cheese Sauce is the ultimate comfort dish with gourmet flair. Juicy steak bites sizzled in fragrant garlic butter pair effortlessly with silky linguine bathed in a decadent blend of parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheese. Whether you’re craving a quick dinner idea, easy recipe for date night, or new dinner ideas to impress guests, this dish hits every mark. Balanced in texture, bold in flavor, and beautifully simple to make, it’s a must-have in your list of easy dinner and food ideas.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
12 oz linguine pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1.5 cups whole milk
0.5 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup shredded parmesan cheese
0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
0.25 cup cream cheese
0.25 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Cut steak into 1-inch cubes, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high, add olive oil, and sear steak in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
4. Remove steak and lower heat. Add butter and garlic to the same skillet, cooking for 30 seconds.
5. Return steak to pan, toss in garlic butter, then remove from heat to rest.
6. Cook linguine to al dente, drain, and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
7. In a separate saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour to make a roux, and cook for 1 minute.
8. Gradually whisk in milk and cream, cooking until thickened.
9. Add cheeses one at a time, stirring to melt each fully. Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.
10. Add linguine to the sauce and toss to coat. Use pasta water to loosen if needed.
11. Plate the cheesy linguine and top with garlic butter steak.
12. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Let your steak rest after cooking to keep it juicy and tender.
Use freshly grated cheeses to avoid a gritty or clumpy sauce.
Don’t skip reserving pasta water—it’s key for adjusting sauce texture smoothly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 785
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: <0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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