Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Bowtie Pasta in Sauce
Ingredients:
1 ½ lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bowtie pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream and milk, whisking until smooth and gently simmering.
3. Lower the heat and fold in mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until melted into a rich, creamy sauce. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Add the bowtie pasta and toss until fully coated, loosening the sauce with a splash of pasta water if needed.
4. Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season generously with paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
5. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak tips in a single layer and sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned on the outside and tender inside. Lower heat, add 3 tbsp butter and remaining garlic, and baste the steak tips with garlic butter for 1–2 minutes.
6. To serve, spoon the cheesy bowtie pasta onto one side of the plate and arrange steak tips alongside. Drizzle the steak with the garlic butter from the skillet, garnish with fresh parsley or basil, and finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 875 per serving