When you’re REALLY in the mood for red meat and pasta!
Garlic Butter Steak & Noodles
16 oz. linguine, fettuccine or spaghetti
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes, to taste
Cook linguine: Boil the linguine in salted water according to package instructions. Drain, but do not rinse and set aside. Reserve a cup of the pasta water.
Sear steak: In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper, then sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove the steak from the skillet, let rest, and slice thinly.
Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Make sauce: Add heavy cream, Parmesan, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir well and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Toss noodles: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the noodles in the creamy sauce. Add some of the reserved pasta water if you want to loosen up the sauce.
Serve: Plate the noodles and top with the sliced steak. Serve immediately.