GARLIC BUTTER STEAK BITES & CREAMY ALFREDO RIGATONI
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Juicy garlic butter steak bites paired with creamy Alfredo rigatoni make a rich, comforting dinner ready in under 40 minutes. Perfect for family meals or special occasions.
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 25 minutes
- Total time
- 40 minutes
- Yield
- 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites: 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak, cut into cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Fresh parsley for garnish For the Alfredo Rigatoni: 12 ounces rigatoni pasta 2 tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups heavy cream 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup Parmesan cheese Salt and black pepper, to taste Fresh parsley for garnishInstructions
- Step 1: Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente, reserving a splash of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream, then whisk in cream cheese. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then toss pasta in sauce.
- Step 3: Pat steak cubes dry. Season with Cajun spice, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear steak in batches until browned on both sides.
- Step 4: Add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet. Return steak to pan, tossing to coat in garlic butter.
- Step 5: Plate rigatoni, arrange steak bites on top, spoon garlic butter over, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Serve immediately for best flavor. Keep pasta water handy to adjust sauce consistency.Nutrition
- Calories
- 850
- Fat
- 46g
- Saturated fat
- 22g
- Sugar
- 4g
- Sodium
- 890mg
- Protein
- 46g
- Carbohydrates
- 54g
- Fiber
- 2g