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One-Pot Creamy Spicy Garlic Butter Steak & Pasta

One-Pot Creamy Spicy Garlic Butter Steak & Pasta

Big, bold, and weeknight‑easy—this One‑Pot Creamy Spicy Garlic Butter Steak & Pasta brings juicy seared steak bites together with rotini simmered right in the pot, then finished with a silky Parmesan cream sauce and a kick of red pepper flakes. It’s the kind of fast, easy dinner that tastes restaurant‑worthy but keeps dishes to a minimum. Perfect for busy nights, cozy date dinners, or when you want comforting easy dinner vibes without fuss. Great for dinner ideas, quick meals, and hearty food ideas the whole family will love. The creamy garlic butter base hugs every spiral of pasta while paprika and chili flakes add warmth and heat—balanced, indulgent, and unbelievably satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 720 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or deep skillet
  • Chef’s knife and cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Box grater

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 2.5 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 8 oz rotini pasta, dry
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder optional
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pat steak dry; season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear steak 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining 2 tbsp butter. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in beef broth; scrape up browned bits. Bring to a boil, add rotini (and onion powder), then simmer 9–11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
  • Lower heat; stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth and slightly thickened, 2–3 minutes.
  • Return steak (and juices) to pot; toss to coat. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

For extra saucy pasta, add a splash of warm broth before serving. Prefer milder heat? Use 1/4–1/2 tsp red pepper flakes and adjust at the end.

Nutrition

Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 41gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 4mg
Keyword creamy pasta, easy dinner, garlic butter steak, one pot pasta, quick weeknight meal
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