Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rotini in Mozzarella 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 rotini pasta
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 ½ 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, chopped, for garnish
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, 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 the heavy cream and milk, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
3. Reduce heat to low and add mozzarella and Parmesan. Stir until the cheeses melt into a smooth, creamy sauce. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Add the drained pasta and toss until evenly coated, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for extra creaminess.
4. Pat the 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 steak tips in a single layer and sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking. Reduce heat slightly, add 3 tbsp butter and remaining garlic, then toss steak tips in the garlic butter for 1–2 minutes. Spoon the butter over the steak as it cooks.
6. To serve, plate the cheesy rotini on one side and the garlic butter steak tips on the other. Drizzle extra garlic butter over the steak, garnish with parsley, and add a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 860 per serving