Description
Juicy steak bites, buttery garlic, and nutty Parmesan cling to every piece of rigatoni in this flavor-packed, comforting pasta dish. Garlic Butter Steak Parmesan Rigatoni is perfect when you’re craving something hearty yet elegant — it’s the kind of easy recipe that feels fancy without the fuss.
If you’re hunting for quick dinner ideas, easy weeknight meals, or indulgent food ideas that feel like a treat, this dish checks every box. The garlic butter sauce alone is worth swooning over, and when paired with pasta and seared steak, it becomes an unforgettable dinner. Whether you need a new favorite for family dinners or something impressive for guests, this recipe delivers.
Ingredients
12 oz rigatoni pasta
1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil (for searing steak)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Pat steak dry, season with salt and pepper, then sear for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove from pan.
- Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Return pasta to the skillet. Add reserved pasta water and toss to coat. Add steak and Parmesan, stir gently until combined.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.