Description
This One-Skillet Spicy Garlic Butter Parmesan Steak Pasta is a rich and flavorful dinner made with tender steak bites, spicy garlic butter sauce, and creamy Parmesan pasta — all cooked together in one pan for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season steak bites with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. Add to the skillet and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in red pepper flakes, then pour in the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, coating evenly. Stir in spinach if using and cook until just wilted.
- Return steak bites to the skillet and mix gently to combine everything.
- Top with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Ribeye provides the most flavor, but sirloin or flank steak works well too.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Skillet
- Cuisine: American