Description
Bold, garlicky, and ultra-satisfying, this Garlic Steak Pasta delivers a restaurant-quality experience right at home. Juicy, pan-seared steak slices rest on a bed of pasta tossed in rich garlic butter sauce for a dinner idea that feels both indulgent and effortless. Perfect for a quick dinner, date night, or meal prep, this easy recipe hits all the right notes. If you’re looking for food ideas that balance flavor and comfort, this is one of the best easy dinner recipes to keep in your rotation.
Ingredients
225g linguine or fettuccine
300g sirloin steak (or ribeye/New York strip)
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Pat the steak dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 3–4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Remove and let rest for 5–10 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to medium. In the same pan, melt butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and golden, then stir in red pepper flakes.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss in the garlic butter sauce, using reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
5. Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain.
6. Plate the pasta and top with sliced steak. Garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan if desired.
7. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Use room temperature steak for more even cooking and a better sear.
Reserve pasta water—it helps the sauce coat the pasta better.
Always slice steak against the grain for the most tender bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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