Description
Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender, seared steak tips coated in garlic butter, served with rigatoni pasta tossed in a creamy, cheesy sauce made from mozzarella, Parmesan, and heavy cream. This meal is perfect for a hearty dinner that combines succulent steak with indulgent pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Tips
- 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
Cheesy Rigatoni
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Sear Steak Tips: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak tips with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear the steak tips for 3-4 minutes per side until browned on the outside and cooked to desired doneness.
- Add Garlic Butter to Steak: Reduce heat to low in the same skillet. Add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter and the minced garlic, stirring frequently to coat the steak tips evenly with the garlic butter. Once coated, remove the steak tips from heat and set aside, keeping warm.
- Prepare Cheesy Sauce: In another saucepan or skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add garlic powder, then pour in the heavy cream. Stir in shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring continuously until all the cheese melts and the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Combine and Serve: Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the cheesy sauce and stir well to coat the pasta evenly. Gently fold in the garlic butter steak tips into the cheesy rigatoni, mixing to combine all flavors. Serve the dish warm, garnished if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic cloves for the best flavor in the garlic butter sauce.
- Be careful not to overcook the steak tips to keep them tender and juicy.
- You can substitute rigatoni with penne or any other tubular pasta if preferred.
- For a lighter option, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
