Description

Bold, buttery steak bites and creamy rigatoni drenched in Parmesan come together in this rich, satisfying dinner idea. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner recipe, a cozy meal for date night, or indulgent food ideas for the weekend, this Garlic Butter Steak with Creamy Parmesan Rigatoni is everything you want: fast, flavorful, and seriously satisfying. It’s the kind of quick dinner that looks and tastes like a five-star restaurant meal but is totally doable at home. Perfect for comfort food nights or impressing guests!

Ingredients

1.5 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cubed

1 tbsp olive oil

4 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

1 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish

12 oz rigatoni pasta

2 tbsp unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1.5 cups heavy cream

1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Salt and black pepper, to taste

0.25 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives, for garnish

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

2. Pat steak dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear steak cubes in batches, 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.

4. In the same skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter and add minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds. Return steak to pan, toss in garlic butter, and cook for 1–2 minutes more.

5. In a new pan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add garlic and sauté. Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

6. Lower heat, add Parmesan, and stir until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

7. Add rigatoni and reserved pasta water. Stir to coat evenly.

8. Plate pasta, top with garlic butter steak, and garnish with parsley or chives. Serve immediately.

Notes

Always let steak rest before slicing—it keeps the juices in and the meat tender.

Don’t boil the cream once cheese is added—keep it at a gentle simmer to avoid curdling.

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melting texture and flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 720
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 45g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 170mg

Keywords: garlic butter steak, creamy rigatoni, easy dinner recipe, pasta and steak, comfort food