Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Italian-American
Calories
640
The Story
Why this recipe belongs in your week
Creamy garlic steak pasta is built for the polished comfort lane: juicy sliced steak, rigatoni, garlic butter, parmesan, parsley, and a silky cream sauce that feels restaurant-level without becoming a weekend project.
Cubby helps turn that high-intent save into an actual dinner plan. Save the pasta, check the pantry for rigatoni, garlic, and parmesan, then let the grocery list focus on the steak, cream, and fresh herbs that make it feel special.
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 1/4 lb sirloin steak or ribeye
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 12 oz rigatoni
- 2 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/3 cup reserved pasta water, plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
Cook the recipe
Step 1
Sear the steak
Pat steak dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in olive oil until deeply browned. Rest before slicing.
Step 2
Boil the pasta
Boil rigatoni until al dente. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
Step 3
Build garlic cream
Melt butter in the skillet and cook garlic until fragrant. Stir in cream, black pepper, and a splash of pasta water.
Step 4
Toss until glossy
Add parmesan and pasta. Toss until the sauce is silky, loosening with more pasta water as needed.
Step 5
Slice and serve
Slice steak and serve over the pasta with parsley, extra parmesan, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Save it before it disappears
Cook this from Cubby tonight.
Send the recipe to Cubby, add it to your meal plan, check what you already have, and turn the rest into a grocery list.
Chef's Tips
Check the pantry before shopping so Cubby only adds the ingredients you actually need.
Save your preferred heat level, pasta shape, or sauce thickness as a note after cooking.
Plan leftovers before serving so an extra portion turns into lunch instead of disappearing in the fridge.
FAQ
Can I make this ahead?
Yes. Cook it fully, cool it quickly, and refrigerate portions for up to four days.
Can I save this recipe to Cubby?
Yes. Use Cubby Cookbook to save the recipe, plan when to cook it, and build the grocery list.
Can I adjust the spice level?
Yes. Start lighter with the spicy ingredient, then add more near the end after tasting.
Nutrition
calories
640
protein
39g
carbohydrates
55g
fat
30g
fiber
3g
sugar
4g
sodium
780mg
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