Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni
This delicious dish combines tender steak tips sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with creamy, cheesy rigatoni pasta. It's a satisfying and flavorful meal that is perfect for family dinner or a special occasion.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 pot for boiling pasta
- 1 colander
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef steak tips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- to taste salt and pepper
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by boiling water in a large pot and add salt. Once boiling, add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, season the steak tips with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak tips and sear them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and dried thyme. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the steak tips to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter sauce, ensuring they are well-coated. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy. Pour this mixture over the cooked rigatoni pasta, stirring to combine well.
- To serve, plate the cheesy rigatoni and top with the garlic butter steak tips. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Enjoy your Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of garlic according to your taste.
You can add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition and color.
For a bit of heat, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.