Description
Creamy, spicy, and utterly comforting—this one-pot garlic butter steak and pasta brings together seared steak bites, rotini pasta, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce with a hint of heat. It’s indulgent but easy, made in just one pot and ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknights, date nights, or when you’re craving serious flavor without the mess.
Ingredients
450g sirloin steak, cubed
250g rotini pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups beef broth
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cut steak into bite-sized cubes and season with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the steak on all sides until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium and melt remaining butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in beef broth and heavy cream. Stir in red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
5. Add uncooked rotini pasta. Stir well, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. When pasta is tender, stir in Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and creamy.
7. Return steak to the pot and combine with the pasta and sauce. Heat through for 2–3 minutes.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor—it makes a big difference.
Don’t overcook the steak; sear it, set it aside, and just reheat it briefly at the end.
Add broth or cream while reheating leftovers to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: garlic butter pasta, creamy steak pasta, spicy steak pasta