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Cowboy Butter Steak Pasta Dinner

Cowboy Butter Steak Pasta Dinner

A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender pan-seared steak and a flavorful garlicky butter sauce, ideal for an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, pasta
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 large skillet or cast iron pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ribeye or sirloin steak room temperature
  • 12 ounces pasta fettuccine, linguine, or penne
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped (about 15g)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup low sodium beef broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Let the steak come to room temperature, prepare salted boiling water for pasta, mince garlic, chop parsley, and measure remaining ingredients.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, season steak with salt and pepper, add 1 tablespoon butter, and sear steak 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, then remove and rest.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add remaining butter, cook garlic 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in Worcestershire sauce and beef broth scraping browned bits and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, cooking 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust sauce with reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Slice rested steak against the grain into bite-sized pieces, add pasta and steak to skillet, toss gently to coat with sauce, and adjust consistency with more pasta water if necessary.
  • Serve immediately garnished with extra parsley, freshly cracked black pepper, and optional fresh Parmesan.

Notes

  • Rest steak after searing to retain juiciness.
  • Reserve pasta water to control sauce consistency.
  • Use unsalted butter for best taste.
  • Keep sauce at gentle simmer to prevent breaking.
  • Fresh garlic enhances flavor significantly.
  • Make sauce ahead and reheat gently if needed.
  • Substitute ingredients for dairy-free or gluten-free preferences.