The Ultimate Spicy Garlic Butter Steak Pasta
Indulge in The Ultimate Spicy Garlic Butter Steak Pasta Recipe, a delightful fusion of tender steak bites and rotini pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce. Perfect for date nights or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—but also visually appealing with its vibrant colors and fresh garnishes. The combination of flavors provides a mouthwatering experience that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Elevate your dining experience with this comforting and satisfying meal that you can whip up any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak (cut into bite-sized chunks)
- 8 oz dried rotini pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Red chili flakes to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Cut steak into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rotini until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat, season steak with salt and pepper, then sear for 3–4 minutes until browned; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat, melt butter, then sauté garlic until fragrant. Add tomato paste, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, cream, and reserved pasta water; mix well.
- Return rotini and seared steak to the skillet; toss to coat in sauce. Stir in parmesan until melted.
- Garnish with parsley and additional red chili flakes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg