Description
This creamy, spicy, garlic butter steak pasta is the ultimate one-pot comfort meal — rich, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. Tender steak bites, garlicky butter sauce, and a touch of heat come together for a restaurant-worthy dish you can whip up any night of the week. Perfect for busy evenings or an impressive dinner that looks and tastes like it took all day.
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes (juicy, flavorful base)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (for searing and sauce)
4 cloves garlic, minced (for rich aroma)
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste for heat)
2 cups beef broth (for depth and to cook pasta)
1 cup heavy cream (for silky smoothness)
½ lb penne or rotini pasta (cooks directly in the sauce)
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (melts into creamy perfection)
Salt and black pepper, to taste (seasoning balance)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (fresh, herby finish)
Instructions
Sear the Steak:
Heat 1 tbsp butter and a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak cubes, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.Make the Garlic Butter Base:
Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.Build the Sauce:
Pour in beef broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits. Stir in pasta and bring to a gentle simmer.Cook the Pasta:
Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.Combine:
Add seared steak and Parmesan. Stir until the cheese melts and sauce coats the pasta. Adjust seasoning.Finish & Serve:
Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Make it lighter: Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or evaporated milk.
Add veggies: Toss in spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes.
Storage: Keeps up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat gently with a splash of cream.
Spice it up: Add more red pepper flakes or a touch of chili paste for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: One-Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1¼ cups)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: one-pot steak pasta, creamy spicy pasta, garlic butter steak pasta, easy weeknight dinners
