Description
Bold, buttery, and spiked with garlic heat, this One-Skillet Spicy Garlic Butter Parmesan Steak Pasta delivers creamy, rich steakhouse vibes at home in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups cooked penne pasta (al dente)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spice)
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & black pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Optional: splash of pasta water for sauce consistency
Instructions
1. Pat steak dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear steak 2–3 min per side until golden and juicy. Remove and set aside.
4. Add remaining butter to skillet. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté 1–2 min.
5. Add cream and Parmesan, stir until smooth and creamy.
6. Add penne to sauce, then return steak to pan. Toss everything together.
7. Add pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley and more cheese.
8. Serve hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Don’t overcook steak—aim for medium.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
Add mushrooms or spinach for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg