Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni
INGREDIENTS:
. 12 oz rigatoni pasta
. 1 lb steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
. 3 tablespoons butter, divided
. 2 tablespoons olive oil
. 4 cloves garlic, minced
. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
. Salt and black pepper, to taste
. 1 cup heavy cream
. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
. ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
. ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
. Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente, following package instructions.
3. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Sear the Steak Tips
1. Season steak tips with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add steak tips in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
4. Remove steak tips and set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce
1. Reduce heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant …