Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni
Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender steak tips sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over creamy rigatoni. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, delivering an explosion of flavors in every bite. With minimal prep time, you can impress your family and friends with this delicious meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt half the butter. Season steak tips with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Sear for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Remove steak from the skillet and set aside. Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the same skillet; sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Return steak tips to the skillet along with cooked rigatoni; toss everything together in the garlic butter sauce until well-coated.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture, tossing gently until melted and creamy.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional herbs or cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Substitute ribeye with sirloin for a different flavor profile. Add sautéed mushrooms for extra depth of flavor. Save some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.