Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni 🧄🧈
A rich and creamy dish that brings together tender, buttery steak tips and cheesy rigatoni for the ultimate comfort meal!
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🛒 Ingredients
For the Steak Tips:
400g sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Rigatoni & Sauce:
300g rigatoni pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ cup reserved pasta water
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👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Rigatoni:
Boil the rigatoni in salted water until al dente.
Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
2️⃣ Prepare the Steak Tips:
Pat steak cubes dry and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak cubes and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Lower heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet, and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return steak tips, tossing them in the garlic butter sauce. Set aside and keep warm.
3️⃣ Make the Cheesy Sauce:
Heat olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions for 3-4 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Stir in heavy cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
Gradually add reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency.
4️⃣ Combine & Serve:
Toss the cooked rigatoni in the cheesy sauce until fully coated.
Plate the pasta and top with garlic butter steak tips.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot!
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⏱️ Cooking Time & Nutrition
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Calories: ~720
Protein: ~38g
Indulge in this creamy, savory masterpiece and enjoy every bite! 🍽️✨