Steak Bites in Rich Garlic Butter Sauce with Creamy Parmesan Rigatoni

Ingredients:

1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
12 oz rigatoni pasta
4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup beef broth
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
Season steak bites with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat and sear the steak bites until golden brown and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium, add remaining butter to the skillet, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in beef broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth.
Mix in mozzarella cheese and stir until melted. Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water, if needed.
Return steak bites to the skillet and gently toss to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Servings: 4 | Calories: ~650 per serving