Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Creamy Parmesan Linguine
Ingredients:
1 ½ lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Cheesy Linguine:
12 oz linguine pasta
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 cup Parmesan, grated
1 cup mozzarella, shredded
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
2. In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in cream and milk, stirring until smooth. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
3. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted into a creamy sauce. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss in the linguine until well coated, adding a splash of pasta water if needed. Keep warm.
4. Pat steak tips dry and season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high. Add steak in a single layer and sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
5. Lower heat to medium, add butter and garlic, and toss the steak tips for 1–2 minutes, spooning the garlic butter over them until glossy.
6. Serve the creamy linguine on one side of the plate and arrange the steak tips alongside. Drizzle with the garlic butter from the pan and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 780 per serving