Description
This One-Skillet Cheesy Spicy Garlic Butter Steak Pasta is a quick and delicious meal combining tender sirloin steak with al dente penne pasta, enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce with a fiery kick of crushed red pepper flakes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner that requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 2 cups penne pasta (uncooked)
- 1 ½ cups beef broth (or water with bouillon)
- Salt to taste (for boiling water)
Steak and Seasonings
- 1 lb (450g) sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Garnish
- Parsley
- Extra chili flakes
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a skillet and cook the penne pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside. Alternatively, use the beef broth and cook the pasta directly in the skillet for a one-pot method.
- Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sirloin steak strips and sear them until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper, then remove the steak from the skillet and set it aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Spices: Reduce the heat to medium and add unsalted butter to the same skillet. Stir in minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring the garlic does not burn.
- Combine Pasta and Broth: Add the cooked (or uncooked if using the one-pot method) pasta and beef broth to the skillet. Let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly.
- Melt the Cheese: Stir in grated parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheeses until they melt into a creamy sauce that nicely coats the pasta.
- Return Steak and Combine: Add the seared steak back into the skillet, tossing everything together to combine well. Let it simmer for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to warm through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley or extra chili flakes if desired. Serve the dish hot for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes according to your heat preference for spiciness.
- If preferred, use water with bouillon instead of beef broth for depth of flavor.
- To reduce cleanup, cook the pasta directly in the beef broth in the skillet (one-pot method), but keep an eye on liquid levels so the pasta cooks evenly.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for better melt and flavor.
- Steak can be substituted with other cuts like ribeye or flank steak if desired, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
