Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni

Directions

• Prepare the Rigatoni
• Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water
• Add 1 teaspoon of salt
• Bring water to a boil
• Add rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente
• Drain pasta and set aside
• Cook the Steak
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
• Season steak bites with paprika, salt, and pepper
• Add steak to the skillet in a single layer
• Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown
• Remove steak from skillet and set aside
• Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
• Lower skillet heat to medium
• Add butter to the skillet
• Once melted, add minced garlic
• Cook garlic for 1 minute until fragrant
• Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes
• Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce slightly thickens
• Season with salt and black pepper to taste
• Combine Pasta and Steak
• Add cooked rigatoni to the garlic butter sauce
• Toss pasta to coat evenly with sauce
• Return steak bites to the skillet
• Gently toss pasta, steak, and sauce together
• Serve
• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley
• Add extra Parmesan cheese if desired
• Serve immediately and enjoy!