Description
Craving something hearty, quick, and absolutely packed with flavor? Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles is a dream come true for steak and pasta lovers alike. Juicy, pan-seared ribeye is paired with buttery garlic noodles that wrap around every bite like a flavor hug. This easy dinner idea comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect for weeknights, special occasions, or when you’re just hungry for something downright delicious. Great for fans of quick dinner recipes, one-skillet meals, and food ideas that don’t compromise on taste. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner inspiration, healthy-ish comfort food, or crave-worthy pasta dishes, this one checks every box.
Ingredients
8 oz rotini pasta
1 ribeye steak (about 10 oz), thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear sliced ribeye for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.
3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Pour in the reserved pasta water and stir to combine, creating a silky garlic butter sauce.
5. Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well until all noodles are coated. Add parmesan and stir until melted.
6. Return steak to the skillet or place it on top of the noodles. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Make sure the steak is sliced thinly against the grain to stay tender.
Toss pasta right before serving to keep it glossy and coated with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 725
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: garlic butter noodles, steak pasta, easy dinner, quick dinner recipe