Description
One-Pot Creamy Spicy Garlic Butter Steak & Pasta is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner recipe featuring tender seared steak, rotini pasta, and a rich garlic cream sauce. This spicy creamy steak pasta is cooked all in one pot—perfect for busy nights, cozy comfort food cravings, and easy cleanup.
Ingredients
1 pound steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups water or broth (enough to cook pasta)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cut steak into bite-sized cubes and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add steak and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in red pepper flakes and paprika.
6. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
7. Add Parmesan and stir until melted and smooth.
8. Add uncooked rotini and just enough water or broth to cover the pasta.
9. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens (10–12 minutes).
10. Return steak to the skillet and toss to combine.
11. Sprinkle with parsley before serving hot.
Notes
Use a heavy-bottomed skillet for a better sear and richer sauce base.
Stir pasta often while simmering to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Add more cream or broth when reheating to maintain a creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg