Description
Garlic Butter Steak with Cheesy Rigatoni is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of tender ribeye steak and creamy, cheesy rigatoni pasta. Imagine succulent steak seared to perfection, generously bathed in savory garlic butter, served alongside al dente rigatoni enveloped in a luscious cheddar cheese sauce. This recipe not only promises to satisfy your cravings but also makes for an impressive meal for family gatherings or special occasions. With its blend of textures and comforting flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ribeye steak (about 1 inch thick)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente (10-12 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper, add one tablespoon of butter, and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Remove steak and let it rest. In the same skillet, add minced garlic to remaining butter; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and reserved pasta water, stirring in grated cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Toss drained rigatoni in cheese sauce until well coated. Slice rested steak and serve on top of rigatoni, drizzling with extra garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg