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Skillet of Garlic Butter Steak Bites and cheesy rigatoni pasta

Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Cheesy Mozzarella Rigatoni

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 750
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb rigatoni pasta
  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the rigatoni and set aside.
  3. Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and season thoroughly with salt and black pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Sear steak bites in batches for 2 minutes per side until a brown crust forms, then remove from skillet and set aside.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet, scraping up browned bits.
  7. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Whisk in heavy cream and reserved pasta water, bringing to a light simmer.
  9. Stir in mozzarella and parmesan cheeses until fully melted and smooth.
  10. Return the steak bites and cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to coat thoroughly in the cheese sauce.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.