Description
Mouthwatering Garlic Butter Steak with Cheesy Rigatoni is a delightful dish that elevates any dinner into a gourmet experience. Picture tender ribeye steak sizzling in aromatic garlic butter, paired with creamy rigatoni enveloped in luscious cheese. This recipe is not just about feeding your family; it’s about creating unforgettable moments around the dinner table, filled with compliments and requests for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ribeye steak
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, smashed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook rigatoni according to package instructions (10-12 minutes) until al dente.
- Sear the Steak: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season ribeye with salt and pepper, sear each side for 3-4 minutes until desired doneness.
- Add Garlic Butter: Lower heat, add butter and smashed garlic to the skillet. Baste the steak for another minute.
- Prepare Cheesy Sauce: In a separate saucepan, combine heavy cream and Parmesan over low heat, stirring until melted and creamy. Season as desired.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Drain rigatoni, reserving half a cup of pasta water. Mix rigatoni into cheesy sauce, adding reserved water for consistency.
- Serve: Slice steak against the grain and plate alongside cheesy rigatoni. Drizzle with extra garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg