Description
Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is a savory, comforting dish featuring tender slices of beef and a rich garlic butter sauce tossed with pasta. It’s quick to make and full of flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (linguine, spaghetti, or fettuccine)
- 1 lb beef steak (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear in batches until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium and add butter and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the pasta to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter sauce until well coated.
- Add the cooked beef back in and toss everything together.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and optional Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use ground beef for a faster version.
- Add red pepper flakes for spice.
- Mix in spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Use garlic herb butter for a richer flavor.
- For a creamy version, stir in a splash of cream or cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
