Description
Garlic Butter Steak Tips and Creamy Mozzarella Rigatoni is a flavorful dish that combines tender steak tips with a rich, creamy pasta. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering an indulgent blend of garlic butter sauce and gooey mozzarella that everyone will adore. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying option for busy weeknights. Serve it as a hearty main course or alongside a fresh salad for a balanced meal. Impress your guests with this crowd-pleaser that embodies comfort food at its best.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into thick steak tips
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Pat dry and season the steak tips with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the steak tips until browned (2-3 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium; add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Whisk in heavy cream and milk; let simmer gently.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Toss cooked rigatoni with the sauce, then serve topped with steak tips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg