Description
This one-pot creamy garlic butter steak pasta is a quick, spicy, and indulgent dinner featuring juicy steak, silky pasta, and a bold, garlicky sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it comes together in about 35 minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz sirloin steak, cut into bite-size cubes (ribeye or New York strip also work)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta (use gluten-free if needed)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter sauce)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
- Extra parmesan cheese (for garnish, optional)
- Crushed red pepper or chili oil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cube steak into 1-inch pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season steak cubes with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
- Mince garlic and measure out all ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add half the steak cubes in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned but rare inside. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining steak.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the pan and let it melt, scraping up browned bits.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and pasta. Stir well, add a big pinch of salt, and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring every few minutes, until pasta is just al dente (12-14 minutes). Add extra broth or water if needed.
- Once pasta is al dente, pour in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens (2-3 minutes).
- Return seared steak and any juices to the pan. Fold gently to combine and simmer 2 minutes until steak is just cooked through.
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and chili flakes as desired.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and extra parmesan. Serve hot, straight from the pan.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta. To make it dairy-free, substitute plant-based butter, cream, and cheese. Add spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra veggies. Sear steak in batches for best browning. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth or cream. Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of recipe (approx. 2 cups)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
Keywords: steak pasta, one-pot dinner, creamy garlic butter, spicy pasta, easy weeknight meal, skillet pasta, comfort food, family dinner