Description
A quick and hearty 30-minute supper featuring tender steak bites and linguine tossed in a rich, garlicky cowboy butter sauce with smoky and spicy notes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch bites
- 12 oz linguine
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cut steak into 1-inch cubes. Mince garlic and chop parsley. Measure spices and lemon juice. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook linguine in boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak bites with salt and pepper. Sear in a single layer for about 2 minutes per side until browned but juicy. Remove steak and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to skillet and melt. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, avoiding burning garlic.
- Add lemon juice and a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen sauce.
- Return steak bites to skillet. Toss in drained linguine and chopped parsley. Add more pasta water as needed to achieve desired sauce consistency. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
[‘Do not crowd the pan when searing steak to ensure proper browning.’, ‘Save pasta water to adjust sauce consistency and help it cling to pasta.’, ‘Use fresh garlic for best flavor and avoid burning by cooking on medium-low heat.’, ‘Rest steak bites briefly after searing to keep them juicy.’, ‘Use good quality unsalted butter for a rich, creamy sauce.’, ‘Add a small pat of cold butter at the end for a glossy sauce finish.’, ‘Optional: add fresh spinach or cherry tomatoes in the last minute of cooking for extra nutrition and color.’, ‘Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently on stove with splash of water or broth.’]
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: cowboy butter, linguine, steak bites, quick supper, garlic butter sauce, smoked paprika, easy dinner