Garlic Butter Steak Tips With Cheesy Rigatoni Recipe
This Garlic Butter Steak Tips With Cheesy Rigatoni Recipe combines tender beef with creamy pasta perfection.
Equipment
- Large skillet or cast iron pan
- Medium saucepan
- Colander for draining pasta
- Sharp knife for cutting steak
- Cutting Board
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin tips cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in large pot for pasta.
- Season steak tips with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook steak tips for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove steak tips and set aside temporarily.
- Add butter to the same skillet immediately.
- Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook rigatoni according to package directions exactly.
- Drain pasta and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Return steak tips to skillet with garlic butter.
- Heat heavy cream in separate saucepan over low heat.
- Add mozzarella and parmesan cheese to cream slowly.
- Stir cheese sauce until completely smooth and creamy.
- Combine drained rigatoni with cheese sauce gently.
- Serve steak tips over cheesy rigatoni immediately.
Notes
- Use room temperature steak This ensures even cooking throughout.
- Don't overcook the steak Medium-rare provides the best texture.
- Save pasta water It helps thin the cheese sauce.
- Grate cheese fresh Pre-shredded cheese doesn't melt as smoothly.
- Serve immediately The cheese sauce thickens as it cools.