Description
Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender seared steak tips coated in a savory garlic butter sauce, served over rich and creamy rigatoni pasta smothered in a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. This recipe combines hearty proteins with cheesy pasta for a satisfying meal perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Tips and Sauce
- 1 pound beef steak tips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pasta
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by boiling water in a large pot and adding salt. Once boiling, add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Season and Sear Steak Tips: While the pasta is cooking, season the steak tips with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak tips and sear them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and dried thyme. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss Steak Tips in Sauce: Return the steak tips to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter sauce, ensuring they are well-coated. Remove from heat.
- Make Cheesy Sauce for Pasta: In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy. Pour this mixture over the cooked rigatoni pasta, stirring to combine well.
- Assemble the Dish: To serve, plate the cheesy rigatoni and top with the garlic butter steak tips. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a fresh touch and vibrant color.
- Enjoy: Dig into your delicious and hearty Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni!
Notes
- For best results, use steak tips that are uniformly cut to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust the seasoning of the steak tips and pasta to suit your taste preferences.
- You can substitute rigatoni with other tubular pasta shapes like penne or ziti.
- To lighten the dish, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though this will affect creaminess.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Steak Tips, Cheesy Rigatoni, Steak Pasta Recipe, Garlic Butter Sauce, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Creamy Pasta
