Description
A comforting and indulgent dish featuring crusted steak served over pasta in a rich garlic butter and Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season the steak with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pat the surface dry.
- In a large skillet, heat the garlic butter over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook for 3-5 minutes per side to desired doneness. Let the steak rest before slicing.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it in the garlic butter until glossy. Add reserved pasta water if the pan is dry.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Slice the steak against the grain and add it back to the skillet, tossing everything together.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, steak, garlic butter, comfort food, weeknight dinner