Garlic Butter Steak Pasta (Print View)
Steak, garlic butter, and pasta deliver bold, comforting flavors in a quick, one-skillet dinner.
# Components:
→ Pasta
01 - 8 ounces dried pasta, any shape
→ Beef
02 - 16 ounces ribeye or sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
→ Sauce Components
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 1/2 cup beef broth
06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/4 cup sweet barbecue sauce
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
10 - Chopped fresh parsley
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add steak strips, season with salt and black pepper, and sear for 2 to 3 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
04 - Add beef broth, heavy cream, and sweet barbecue sauce to the skillet. Stir well and bring the mixture to a light simmer.
05 - Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly with steak and sauce until evenly coated.
06 - Remove from heat and sprinkle generously with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses only one skillet for easy cleanup
- Quick to make and perfect for busy nights
- Big flavors from real ingredients with no shortcuts
- Customizable with your favorite cut of steak or pasta shape
02 -
- Naturally high in protein and iron from the steak
- A luxurious cream sauce that reheats surprisingly well
- Kid friendly but can be made spicier for adults
03 -
- Sear the steak in batches if your pan is small to keep it golden not steamed
- Do not overcook the steak To keep it tender pull it from the heat just as it turns pink inside
- Let the garlic gently sizzle do not rush it for the most mouthwatering foundation
- A splash of reserved pasta water added at the end helps the sauce cling beautifully to the noodles