Description
Succulent one-skillet sweet & smoky garlic butter steak pasta delivers restaurant-quality comfort straight to your kitchen. Hearty flavors meld perfectly, creating a rich meal that satisfies both hunger and culinary creativity with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound steak, cut into strips
Pasta and Base:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta (your choice)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sweet barbecue sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and reserve.
- Heat skillet over medium-high temperature, melt butter until slightly bubbling.
- Add seasoned steak strips, sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and caramelized.
- Reduce heat, introduce minced garlic and sauté for 30-45 seconds, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Pour beef broth, heavy cream, and barbecue sauce into skillet, whisking to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened and ingredients are well incorporated.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated with the rich, smoky mixture.
- Let pasta absorb sauce for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Serve immediately while sauce is hot and steak remains tender and juicy.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best sear and flavor development on the steak strips.
- Pat the steak dry before cooking to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half to reduce calories.
- Experiment with different protein alternatives like chicken or plant-based strips for dietary flexibility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 674 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg