Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dish with One-Pot Creamy Spicy Garlic Butter Steak & Pasta. This delightful recipe combines seared steak pieces and tender rotini pasta, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter cream sauce with just the right amount of spice. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal can be prepared in just 30 minutes and requires minimal cleanup, making it an ideal choice for both family dinners and entertaining guests. With customizable heat levels and a satisfying blend of protein and carbs, everyone at your table will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2.5–3 cups water or broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Sear steak pieces seasoned with salt and pepper for about 2–3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Add remaining butter to the skillet, then stir in minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, simmer for 3–4 minutes before adding cheese until melted.
- Add uncooked rotini pasta and water/broth to the mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return seared steak with juices to the skillet; stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg