Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of Garlic Butter Steak Tips served with creamy Cheesy Rigatoni. This ultimate comfort food dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. A must-try recipe for any steak and pasta lover!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Garlic Butter Steak Tips:
- 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Cheesy Rigatoni:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Rigatoni: Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Steak Tips: Season and sear steak tips in a skillet until cooked to preference. Set aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: Sauté garlic in butter, then toss in the steak tips.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Create a roux with butter and flour, then add milk and cream. Stir in cheeses and paprika until creamy.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked rigatoni in the cheese sauce until well-coated.
- Serve: Plate the cheesy rigatoni and top with garlic butter steak tips. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate steak tips in olive oil, garlic, and rosemary for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can swap cheddar for a blend of mozzarella and Gruyère for a richer cheese flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop sauté, boiling
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
