Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni in Mozzarella Sauce
Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni in Mozzarella Sauce is more than just a meal; it’s an experience filled with warmth and comforting flavors. Juicy, marinated steak tips are seared to perfection and combined with al dente rigatoni, all enveloped in a rich and creamy mozzarella sauce. This dish is ideal for family dinners or special gatherings, bringing everyone together around the table. With every bite, you’ll savor a delightful blend of savory garlic butter and gooey cheese that promises to satisfy even the heartiest appetites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into thick steak tips
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sear half of the seasoned steak tips for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat slightly and add minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in heavy cream while scraping any browned bits from the skillet. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain but reserve some pasta water.
- Toss rigatoni in the sauce along with the seared steak tips. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed; season to taste with Italian seasoning.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 702mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 115mg