{"id":1782,"date":"2026-02-13T18:07:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T18:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1782"},"modified":"2026-02-13T18:07:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T18:07:32","slug":"creamy-garlic-butter-steak-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/13\/creamy-garlic-butter-steak-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Pasta<\/h1>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a rich, comforting, and absolutely irresistible dinner, this Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Pasta is it. Tender seared steak bites tossed with shell pasta in a silky garlic butter cream sauce and finished with melted cheese \u2014 every bite is pure comfort food heaven.<\/p>\n<p>Perfect for weeknight dinners, date nights, or whenever you\u2019re craving something indulgent and satisfying.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb (450g) shell pasta (or pasta of choice)<\/li>\n<li>1 lb (450g) sirloin steak or ribeye, cut into bite-sized pieces<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<li>4 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 cup (240ml) heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup beef broth (optional but recommended)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded mozzarella or freshly grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>Salt, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Cook the Pasta<\/h3>\n<p>Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve \u00bd cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Sear the Steak<\/h3>\n<p>Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak pieces in a single layer. Sear for 2\u20133 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Season with salt and black pepper.<\/p>\n<p>Remove steak from the skillet and set aside.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce<\/h3>\n<p>In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Saut\u00e9 for about 30 seconds until fragrant (do not burn).<\/p>\n<p>Pour in the heavy cream and beef broth. Stir and let simmer for 3\u20135 minutes until slightly thickened.<\/p>\n<p>Add cheese and stir until melted and smooth.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Combine Everything<\/h3>\n<p>Return the steak to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta and toss until fully coated in the creamy sauce. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.<\/p>\n<p>Simmer together for 2\u20133 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Garnish &amp; Serve<\/h3>\n<p>Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra cheese if desired. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for the Best Steak Pasta<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a hot skillet to get a good sear on the steak.<\/li>\n<li>Do not overcrowd the pan.<\/li>\n<li>Let the steak rest briefly before adding it back to the sauce.<\/li>\n<li>Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and gives deeper flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Pasta If you\u2019re looking for a rich, comforting, and absolutely irresistible dinner, this Creamy Garlic Butter&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1783,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1782","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1782"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1782\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1784,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1782\/revisions\/1784"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1783"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1782"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1782"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}