Garlic Butter Steak Pasta (Printable Version)

Seared steak strips in creamy barbecue sauce tossed with pasta – a bold, protein-packed skillet meal ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 8 oz pasta (any variety)

→ Protein

02 - 1 lb steak, cut into strips

→ Sauce Components

03 - 4 tbsp butter
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1/2 cup beef broth
06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/4 cup sweet barbecue sauce
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

09 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add steak strips, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 2–3 minutes until browned.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add beef broth, heavy cream, and barbecue sauce. Stir and bring to a simmer.
05 - Mix in the cooked pasta, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
06 - Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Requires just one skillet for easy cleanup
  • Ready in only 25 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients that create complex flavors
  • Perfect blend of protein and comforting carbs
02 -
  • Perfectly balanced protein to carb ratio making it satisfying without being heavy
  • Can be made ahead and reheated with a splash of cream
  • Impressive enough for date night but easy enough for weeknight dinners
03 -
  • Always slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness a simple technique that makes a huge difference
  • Let the pasta finish cooking in the sauce for the last minute to allow it to absorb those incredible flavors
  • For a restaurant quality presentation reserve some of the sauce to drizzle over the top just before serving
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