Description
Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni is a hearty and flavorful recipe featuring seared steak tips in a rich garlic butter sauce served over creamy, cheesy rigatoni pasta. This easy, comforting dinner is perfect for weeknights or special occasions, with bold flavors and simple ingredients that come together in just 30 minutes. Keywords: garlic butter steak tips, cheesy rigatoni, steak and pasta recipe.
Ingredients
- 1–1.5 lbs steak tips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season steak tips with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak tips for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked rigatoni to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat.
- Return steak tips to the skillet. Spoon garlic butter over the steak and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute rigatoni with penne or fusilli if needed.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Swap in other cheeses like fontina or provolone for variation.
- Grating cheese fresh improves melt and texture over pre-shredded.
