Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni

Elevate your dinner game with these irresistible garlic butter steak tips paired with creamy, cheesy rigatoni! Perfect for a cozy night in!

Ingredients:

– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

– 12 oz rigatoni pasta

– 2 tablespoons olive oil

– 1 lb steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces

– 3 tablespoons butter, divided

– 4 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 cup heavy cream

– 1 teaspoon garlic powder

– Salt and black pepper, to taste

– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

– Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.

2. Sear the steak tips: While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak tips generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Sear the steak in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

3. Make the garlic butter: In the same skillet where you cooked the steak, reduce the heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute, stirring frequently until fragrant.

4. Prepare the cream sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle the Italian seasoning into the skillet. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Gradually mix in the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella, stirring continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.