Description
This One-Pot Creamy Spicy Garlic Butter Steak & Pasta is the ultimate weeknight hero: juicy seared steak, tender pasta, and a rich garlic butter cream sauce all cooked together in just one skillet. Quick, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes, it’s a cozy, indulgent dish with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 tbsp butter, divided
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated parmesan cheese
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8 oz rotini (or any short pasta)
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2.5–3 cups water or broth
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
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Heat 1 tbsp butter in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1–2 minutes.
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Stir in heavy cream and simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Add parmesan, stirring until melted into sauce.
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Add pasta and water (or broth). Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 10–12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
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Return steak and juices to skillet. Toss everything together.
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Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Use well-marbled cuts (sirloin/ribeye) for tenderness and flavor.
Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra veggies.
If sauce thickens too quickly, splash in more broth.
Adjust spice with more or less red pepper flakes.
Half-and-half works in place of cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian