Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni recipe features tender sirloin steak pieces seared in olive oil and butter combined with a rich, creamy garlic cheese sauce tossed with perfectly cooked rigatoni pasta. It’s a comforting and indulgent main course perfect for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Tips
- 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak tips, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Pasta and Cheese Sauce
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Sear the Steak Tips: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak tips in a single layer and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear steak for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Roux: Reduce heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Prepare Cheese Sauce: Slowly whisk in whole milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes. Add shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses and stir until melted and creamy.
- Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the cooked rigatoni into the skillet with the cheese sauce and toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- Combine Steak and Pasta: Return the seared steak tips to the skillet and gently stir them into the cheesy rigatoni to combine flavors well.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, fresh finish before serving warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the steak tips in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute ribeye or New York strip for sirloin to vary the texture and taste.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cheese sauce for a bit of heat.
