Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni
**Ingredients:**
- 1½ lbs sirloin steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
**Instructions:**
1. **Cook Pasta:** Boil rigatoni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. **Sear Steak:** Season steak tips with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak bites 2–3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. **Make Sauce:** In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using); sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in heavy cream and milk, and bring to a low simmer. Add mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly.
5. **Combine:** Toss in the cooked rigatoni and steak tips. Stir gently to coat everything in the cheesy garlic sauce.
6. **Serve:** Top with parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired.