Garlic Butter Steak with Creamy Parmesan Rigatoni

Craving a steakhouse dinner without leaving home? This Garlic Butter Steak with Creamy Parmesan Rigatoni plates up juicy, pan-seared steak bites tossed in sizzling garlic butter beside rigatoni swirled in a lush Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing easy dinner that feels fancy but cooks fast—perfect for weeknight meal plans, special occasions, or anytime you want rich, comforting dinner ideas without the fuss. The silky pasta, buttery steak, and bright parsley finish make it an easy recipe you’ll keep on repeat for reliable food ideas and indulgent pasta recipe cravings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Course Dinner, Main

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 860 kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Large Skillet
Tongs
Chef’s knife

Ingredients

14 oz rigatoni
1.5 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
1.25 tsp kosher salt, divided
1 tsp black pepper, divided
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 clove garlic, minced
1.25 cup heavy cream
1.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more to serve
0.5 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp lemon juice optional
0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Pat steak dry and season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side until browned and medium-rare; transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter; when melted, stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds. Return steak and juices; toss to coat and keep warm.
In a saucepan, simmer heavy cream. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth; season with remaining salt and pepper.
Adjust sauce with splashes of reserved pasta water to a silky, clinging consistency.
Toss rigatoni with sauce until evenly coated. Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes if using.
Plate pasta, top with garlic-butter steak, sprinkle with parsley and extra Parmesan, and serve.

Notes

Choose well-marbled steak and avoid overcooking—pull at 125–130°F for medium-rare. Grate Parmesan fresh for the smoothest sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 860kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 45gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 550mgIron: 4mg

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