Garlic Butter Steak and Pasta
Juicy seared steak tossed with buttery garlic pasta – a perfect comfort meal for steak and pasta lovers.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Pasta Pot
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1 lb steak sirloin, ribeye, or filet, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce optional for extra flavor
For the Pasta
- 12 oz pasta penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional for heat
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak pieces and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to coat the steak in garlic butter and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the drained pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss to coat.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Return the steak to the skillet and toss with the pasta. Let everything warm together for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra creamy version, add a splash of heavy cream or more Parmesan. Adjust seasonings to taste!