30-Minute Creamy Garlic Steak Pasta You'll Obsess Over
This quick and creamy garlic steak pasta is a delicious weeknight dinner that combines tender steak, flavorful sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz rigatoni or pasta of choice
Meat
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
Sauce & Seasonings
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt & black pepper
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Heat oil in a skillet, sear steak 2–3 minutes per side, then set aside.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet, add cream and warm through.
- Stir in mozzarella and parmesan, season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Add pasta and steak to the sauce, toss, and add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use high-quality steak for best flavor and serve immediately for a melty, creamy experience.