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Cowboy Butter Steak Pasta

Cowboy Butter Steak Pasta: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Fix

Cowboy Butter Steak Pasta is a quick and comforting dish featuring steak, pasta, and a luscious garlic butter sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Fettuccine
For the Steak
  • 1 pound Sirloin or Ribeye Steak
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with ghee.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional.
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with Pecorino Romano.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
  2. Pat the steak dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat a tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and let it rest.
  4. Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter. Slice the rested steak and add it back. Stir in parsley, chives, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ensure the pasta is coated in the buttery sauce.
  7. Plate the pasta, garnish with Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with a simple arugula salad for a balanced meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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