Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni – Comfort Food at Its Best! 🍝💖
Elevate your pasta game with this irresistible dish! Tender, juicy steak tips meet a creamy, cheesy rigatoni drenched in a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s indulgence on a plate, perfect for cozy dinners or impressing your loved ones. 🌟
Ingredients
For the Pasta & Sauce:
12 oz rigatoni pasta
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp butter (divided)
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
For the Steak Tips:
1 lb steak tips (cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
For the Garlic Butter:
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp butter
For Garnish:
Fresh parsley (chopped)
Directions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Sear the Steak Tips:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season steak tips with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Sear steak tips in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter:
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt 2 tbsp butter.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4️⃣ Prepare the Cream Sauce:
Pour heavy cream into the skillet, sprinkle in Italian seasoning, and stir well.
Bring to a gentle simmer, then gradually mix in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
5️⃣ Combine Everything:
Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing gently to coat the pasta in the sauce.
Return steak tips to the skillet and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of butter. Toss until everything is well combined.
6️⃣ Serve:
Portion onto plates and garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.