Description
Looking for a bold, creamy comfort dish that comes together in one pan? This One Pot Creamy Spicy Garlic Butter Steak & Pasta delivers tender bites of steak, a rich garlicky sauce, and a kick of red pepper heat. It’s the ultimate quick dinner that feels indulgent but is easy to pull off. Perfect for busy nights, date-night dinners, or when you’re craving something hearty, spicy, and full of flavor. This easy recipe works beautifully as a fast dinner idea, a weekend treat, or a crowd-pleaser for the whole family. Add this to your list of easy meals, food ideas for steak lovers, and creamy pasta dishes that never fail.
Ingredients
1 pound sirloin or ribeye steak, diced
8 ounces fusilli pasta
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water or beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Heat a skillet over medium-high with a bit of oil and sear diced steak for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the same pan, stirring until fragrant.
3. Add dry pasta and enough water or broth to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook until pasta is tender (about 12 minutes).
4. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
5. Return steak to the pan with any juices. Stir to coat everything in the sauce.
6. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
Use well-marbled steak and slice against the grain for the most tender bite.
If reheating leftovers, add a splash of cream or broth to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: creamy steak pasta, garlic butter pasta, spicy pasta, easy dinner, one pot meal