Description
Sizzling garlic butter steak tips mingle with creamy cheesy rigatoni in this irresistible comfort dish. Rich flavors and hearty textures combine to deliver a restaurant-worthy meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) steak tips
Dairy:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Seasonings and Pasta:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 ounces (340 grams) rigatoni pasta
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the steak tips in a preheated large skillet with olive oil at medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, creating a golden-brown exterior while maintaining the desired internal temperature.
- Generously coat the steak tips with a robust blend of salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika before cooking to enhance their natural flavors.
- Introduce minced garlic and butter to the hot skillet, quickly tossing the seared steak tips to infuse them with aromatic richness, then remove from heat.
- Prepare rigatoni in boiling water according to package guidelines until perfectly al dente, then drain thoroughly.
- Create a velvety cheese sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, then gradually incorporating heavy cream and milk over medium heat.
- Gradually whisk in a trio of cheeses – mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan – until the mixture transforms into a smooth, luxurious sauce.
- Elevate the sauce’s depth by seasoning with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Gently fold the cooked rigatoni into the creamy cheese sauce, ensuring each pasta tube is lavishly coated with the decadent mixture.
- Plate the cheesy rigatoni and crown with the garlic-butter steak tips, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality steak cuts like sirloin or ribeye tips for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness, aiming for medium-rare (135°F) or medium (145°F) for optimal juiciness.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free pasta and ensuring all seasoning ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Enhance meal prep by marinating steak tips overnight in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for deeper flavor penetration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 471 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg