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Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni

Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni

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✨ A perfect dinner for steak and pasta lovers! Juicy, garlicky steak tips paired with creamy, cheesy rigatoni create a comforting and flavorful dish that’s sure to satisfy. 🌟

📝 Ingredients:

For the steak tips:

  • 🥩 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 🥄 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 🧈 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 🌿 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 🌿 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 🧂 Salt and ⚫ black pepper, to taste

For the cheesy rigatoni:

  • 🍝 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 🌾 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 🥛 2 cups whole milk
  • 🧀 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 🧀 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 🧄 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 🧂 Salt and ⚫ black pepper, to taste
  • 🌱 Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

📋 Directions:

  1. Cook the Pasta:
    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Add the rigatoni and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Steak Tips:
    • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Season the steak tips with salt and pepper, then sear them in the skillet until browned and cooked to your desired doneness (about 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare).
    • Remove the steak tips and set aside.
  3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
    • In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium.
    • Add the butter and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
    • Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and thyme.
    • Return the steak tips to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the garlic butter. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  4. Make the Cheesy Sauce:
    • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
    • Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens (about 3–5 minutes).
    • Add the mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Combine with Rigatoni:
    • Add the cooked rigatoni to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat the pasta evenly.
  6. Assemble and Serve:
    • Divide the cheesy rigatoni among plates.
    • Top each serving with the garlic butter steak tips.
    • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately for a hearty, comforting meal.

📊 Nutritional Information:

  • ⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • 🔥 Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • ⏳ Total Time: 45 minutes
  • 🔥 Kcal: 550 kcal per serving
  • 🍽️ Servings: 4 servings