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Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Savor Garlic Butter Steak Bites with creamy Alfredo rigatoni for a quick, delicious weeknight dinner that feels like a fancy restaurant meal at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • to garnish fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Tongs for turning steak
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the rigatoni until al dente. Drain the pasta, saving about 1 cup of the starchy water.
  2. Pat the steak cubes dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat and sear steak bites in a single layer for 2-3 minutes until browned. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Then pour in the heavy cream and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted. Add the cooked rigatoni and steak back into the skillet, tossing until coated in the sauce. Adjust the thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
  5. Let the dish sit off the heat for 5 minutes before serving to allow the pasta to absorb the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute ribeye or flank steak for the sirloin. Other pasta options include penne or fettuccine. If you're short on time, prep the steak and garlic ahead of time. To reheat leftovers, add a splash of milk or broth to the pan to restore creaminess. Avoid freezing, as the sauce may separate.
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