Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Cheesy Rigatoni 🍝🥩
A rich and satisfying dish that brings steakhouse flavors to your dinner table! Perfect for pasta and steak lovers.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Rigatoni:
12 oz rigatoni pasta
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt, to taste
For the Steak Bites:
1 lb steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Butter:
3 tablespoons butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
For Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Extra grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the Rigatoni:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Sear the Steak Bites:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season steak bites with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Sear the steak in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your preference. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3️⃣ Prepare the Garlic Butter:
Reduce heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4️⃣ Make the Cream Sauce:
Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle in Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
5️⃣ Combine Everything:
Return the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the cheesy sauce.
Add the seared steak bites back into the skillet. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of butter and gently toss everything together.
6️⃣ Serve:
Plate the creamy rigatoni and steak bites. Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve warm and enjoy!
Tips:
For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the cream sauce.
Swap rigatoni with penne or your