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Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni

Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni is a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent steak tips sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, paired with creamy rigatoni pasta. This comforting meal is bursting with flavor and comes together in just under 30 minutes, making it ideal for both cozy family dinners and impressive gatherings. The delightful fusion of savory and cheesy elements will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare all ingredients by measuring them out for efficient cooking.
  2. Cook the rigatoni: Boil salted water, add rigatoni, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Sauté the steak tips: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Season steak with salt and pepper, then sauté until browned (5-7 minutes).
  4. Make the garlic butter sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in remaining butter until melted.
  5. Combine: Add cooked rigatoni, cream cheese, and Parmesan to the skillet. Toss until well combined and creamy.
  6. Serve immediately: Plate the dish or serve from the skillet, drizzling any leftover garlic butter on top.

Nutrition

Keywords: Let steak tips rest after cooking to retain juiciness. Reserve some pasta water when draining to enhance creaminess of the sauce. Feel free to substitute rigatoni with your favorite pasta shape or add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.