The Anti-Inflammatory Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Alfredo Rigatoni has a rich, creamy, and comforting flavor. We prepare this satisfying pasta with tender sirloin steak, rigatoni, garlic, butter, Parmesan cheese, Greek yogurt, heavy cream, olive oil, spinach, turmeric, smoked paprika, parsley, black pepper, and salt. This creamy steak pasta has about 685 calories and 58 g of net carbs. We refrigerate this creamy steak pasta for nearly three days and freeze for approximately thirty to nienty days. You can serve this creamy steak pasta with Greek salad, cucumber tomato salad, roasted broccoli, grilled asparagus, or garlic green beans.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- Caloric Content: 685 kcal
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory, Mediterranean
- Prep Duration: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
- Cook Duration: 25 minutes
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Method: Stovetop
- Overall Yields: 4
- Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Overall Duration: 40 minutes
EQUIPMENTS:
- Pot
- Skillet
- Knife
- Measuring cups
- Tongs
- Cutting board
- Wooden spoon
- Colander
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb. sirloin steak
- Two tbsp. olive oil
- Two tbsp. butter
- Seven cloves garlic
- 12 oz. rigatoni
- One cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- Two cups spinach
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. turmeric
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- One tsp. black pepper
- Two tbsp. parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SIRLOIN STEAK:
- Use sirloin steak to provide tender and flavorful bites. As another choice, use ribeye, strip steak, or tenderloin.
OLIVE OIL:
- Use olive oil to provide healthy fats and help cook the steak and sauce. As another option, use avocado oil.
BUTTER:
- Use unsalted butter to give the steak a rich garlic-butter flavor. As a substitute, use ghee.
GARLIC:
- Use fresh garlic to provide a strong and aromatic flavor. Garlic paste can be used as another option.
TURMERIC:
- Use turmeric to add warm flavor and a golden color. You can omit it if preferred.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Use Greek yogurt to make the Alfredo sauce creamy and add protein. Blended cottage cheese can be used instead.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Use heavy cream to provide richness and a smooth texture. As a lighter option, use half-and-half.
PARMESAN:
- Use Parmesan to provide a rich, savory, and cheesy flavor. Pecorino Romano can be used instead.
RIGATONI:
- Use rigatoni because its shape holds the creamy Alfredo sauce well. Penne or whole-wheat pasta can be used.
SPINACH:
- Use spinach to provide freshness, color, and nutrients. You can replace it with kale or Swiss chard.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We cook the rigatoni in salted water till it is al dente and reserve half a cup of pasta water.
- Garnish the steak with salt, turmeric, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- We warm one tbsp. olive oil in a pan and slowly cook the steak for just three minutes.
- Include the four cloves garlic and butter and cook for just a minute.
- Bring out the steak and put it aside.
- Heat the leftover olive oil in a similar pan and gently cook the leftover garlic for nearly thirty seconds.
- Include the salt, heavy cream, black pepper, Greek yogurt, and turmeric and whisk carefully.
- Stir in the Parmesan and carefully include the reserved pasta water till the sauce is creamier.
- Put the spinach and cook for just two minutes.
- Incorporate in the cooked rigatoni till completely coated in the Alfredo sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and garlic butter steak bites.
- Serve this creamy steak pasta warm.
TIPS:
- Completely dry the steak dry and then cook to get perfect browning.
- Avoid crowding the pan too much while cooking the steak.
- We utilize freshly grated Parmesan to get a smooth sauce.
- Include extra pasta water if the sauce is extra thick.
- Serve the pasta quickly for a perfect creamy texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES:
- Roasted Asparagus
- Garlic Green Beans
- Steamed Broccoli
- Honey-Glazed Carrots
- Sautéed Spinach
FRESH SALADS:
- Classic Caesar Salad
- Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
- Italian Chopped Salad
- Arugula Parmesan Salad
- Caprese Salad
BREAD OPTIONS:
- Garlic Bread
- Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
- Herb Focaccia
- Parmesan Breadsticks
- Toasted Baguette
LIGHT SIDE DISHES:
- Roasted Zucchini
- Lemon Garlic Brussels Sprouts
- Grilled Bell Peppers
- Steamed Green Peas
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
DRINKS:
- Lemon Mint Water
- Iced Green Tea
- Sparkling Lemonade
- Fresh Orange Juice
- Cucumber Lime Cooler
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the steak pasta in a closed box and refrigerate it for nearly 2 to 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Store this pasta in a closed bag for approximately 30 to 60 days.
FAQs:
Could we prepare this pasta with different steak cut?
- Yes, you can use tenderloin, ribeye, or strip steak.
May we utilize whole-wheat rigatoni?
- Yes, you can use whole-wheat rigatoni for an extra fiber.
Could we include additional veggies?
- Yes, you can use bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, or broccoli.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 685 kcal
Sodium: 780 mg
Net Carbs: 58 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 5 g
Fats: 32 g
Proteins: 42 g
Total Carbs: 62 g
