Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni recipe combines tender, seared steak bites smothered in a rich garlic butter and creamy cheesy sauce tossed with perfectly cooked rigatoni. It’s an indulgent and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for a comforting dinner that merges hearty steak flavors with luscious Italian-inspired pasta goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasoning
- 1 lb steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
Cheesy Sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni pasta until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain the pasta and set it aside while you prepare the steak and sauce.
- Sear the steak tips: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak tips with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add them to the hot skillet and sear each side for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
- Add garlic butter to steak: Reduce the heat to low, add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring continuously to coat the steak tips in flavorful garlic butter. Once coated, remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the cheesy sauce: In another pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic powder followed by the heavy cream, stirring well. Gradually mix in the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses, stirring until all the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens into a creamy consistency.
- Combine pasta and steak: Toss the cooked rigatoni pasta into the cheesy sauce, ensuring all pasta is well-coated. Gently fold in the garlic butter steak tips so every bite is rich with both steak and cheese flavors.
- Serve: Serve the Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni warm as a decadent main dish perfect for sharing.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality steak tips and freshly minced garlic.
- Adjust seasoning levels to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- Make sure not to overcook the pasta; al dente texture is ideal to hold up in the sauce.
- You can substitute rigatoni with other pasta shapes such as penne or ziti.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
