Description
Creamy garlic butter steak pasta delivers a rich symphony of flavors dancing across your plate. Savory beef strips nestled with al dente noodles create a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) steak, cut into strips
Pasta and Base:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta (your choice)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) beef broth
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sweet barbecue sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta in salted boiling water according to package guidelines, ensuring al dente texture. Thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Heat a spacious skillet over robust medium-high temperature, allowing butter to melt and create a golden cooking surface.
- Carefully introduce seasoned steak strips into the melted butter, allowing each piece to develop a rich caramelized exterior through quick searing. Rotate pieces to ensure even browning across approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Immediately incorporate finely chopped garlic into the skillet, stirring rapidly to release aromatic oils without burning, which typically requires about 45-60 seconds.
- Pour beef broth, velvety heavy cream, and tangy barbecue sauce into the skillet, creating a harmonious sauce. Gently simmer the mixture, allowing flavors to meld and slightly thicken.
- Introduce reserved pasta into the creamy sauce, delicately tossing each strand to ensure complete and even coating with the rich, savory liquid.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the top, providing a vibrant garnish that adds both visual appeal and a subtle herbaceous note to the completed meal.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce for those who enjoy spicier dishes.
- Reduce sauce’s richness by substituting half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Choose lean cuts like sirloin or flank steak to create a healthier protein option without compromising flavor intensity.
- Enhance vegetarian alternatives by replacing steak with portobello mushrooms or plant-based protein
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg