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Cowboy Butter Steak Rigatoni

Savor Cowboy Butter Steak Rigatoni for Ultimate Comfort Food

This Cowboy Butter Steak Rigatoni combines succulent ribeye steaks with creamy rigatoni for ultimate comfort food.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 700

Ingredients
  

For the Steaks
  • 2 pieces NY Strip Steaks or Ribeyes/Sirloins can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil use extra-virgin for better taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 stick Salted Butter unsalted can be used, adjust salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder substitute with fresh garlic if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or use fresh onion sautéed until soft
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika can be used for more flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 medium Shallot or use a regular onion
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper can substitute with any sweet pepper
  • 1 optional Jalapeño omit for milder version
  • 3 cloves Fresh Garlic minced for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme or use dried
  • 1 tablespoon Whole-Grain Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream avoid substitutes like milk
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh-squeezed is best
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan avoid pre-grated
  • to taste Fresh Parsley for garnish
  • 2 stems Green Onions or Chives, optional garnish
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rigatoni gluten-free pasta can be used

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub this mixture onto both sides of the NY Strip Steaks and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes. Add the seasoned steaks, sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown. Add a pat of butter in the last minute.
  3. While steaks rest, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  4. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium, and melt another tablespoon of butter. Sauté chopped shallots, red bell pepper, and jalapeño for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add paprika, Cajun seasoning, thyme, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and let simmer on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, grated Parmesan, and parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Toss the drained rigatoni in the skillet with the sauce. If too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
  9. Slice the rested steaks against the grain. Plate the rigatoni, top with steak slices, garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow steaks to rest after cooking to lock in juices. Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor.

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