Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Mozzarella Rigatoni is a delectable dish that combines juicy steak bites sautéed in rich garlic butter with velvety mozzarella rigatoni. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering a comforting meal that delights the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ pounds sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-size pieces
- 10 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 2½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1¼ tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1¼ teaspoons Cajun seasoning (optional)
- ⅝ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Pat steak dry and season with salt, pepper, and optional Cajun seasoning.
- Sear steak in a skillet with olive oil and part of the butter until browned; transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, add garlic, then cream and milk; whisk until warm.
- Stir in cheeses until melted and smooth; season as desired.
- Toss cooked rigatoni in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve steak bites alongside rigatoni, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 740
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg