Steak and Cheesy Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Steak
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2 strip steaks, at room temperature
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2 tablespoons olive oil, good quality
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2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
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2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
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Your favorite steak seasoning (Kinder's Buttery Steak Seasoning works great)
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Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
→ For the Sauce
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
→ For the Pasta
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16 oz rigatoni pasta
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½ cup reserved pasta water
# Instructions:
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Pat your steaks dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and your favorite steak seasoning. Let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before cooking.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter, and once the butter is melted and sizzling, add your steaks. Cook for about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, occasionally spooning the melted butter over the steaks as they cook. Once done, transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest.
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While the steaks are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, scoop out about ½ cup of the pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta.
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Using the same skillet you cooked the steaks in, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any flavorful bits from the steak.
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Reduce the heat to low-medium and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme, and sun-dried tomatoes. Let the sauce simmer gently until it starts to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
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Add the drained rigatoni directly to the sauce in the skillet. Toss everything together, adding splashes of the reserved pasta water as needed until you reach your desired sauce consistency.
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Slice the rested steak against the grain into strips or bite-sized pieces. Serve the pasta in bowls or plates, top with the sliced steak, and garnish with additional freshly grated Parmesan if desired.
# Notes:
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This dish combines tender steak with creamy, cheesy pasta for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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The flavor balance between the garlic butter steak and rich cheesy pasta makes this a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions when you want something impressive but not too complicated.