Description
Experience the delicious combination of succulent steak and rich garlic herb butter paired with al dente rotini pasta. This comforting yet elegant dish is perfect for impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
- Ribeye or sirloin steak (or tenderloin for a leaner option)
- Rotini pasta
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh rosemary
- Fresh garlic
- Unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Rotini: Begin by boiling a pot of salted water. Add the rotini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Steak: While the pasta cooks, take your steak out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. This helps it cook evenly.
- Season the Steak: Pat the steak dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the Pan: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steak to the pan.
- Cook the Steak: Cook the steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, depending on thickness. Adjust the time for your desired doneness.
- Add the Garlic Herb Butter: In the last minute of cooking, add 3 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, and the fresh herbs to the pan. Baste the steak with the melted butter for extra flavor.
- Rest the Steak: Once cooked to your liking, remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for about 5-10 minutes. This helps retain the juices.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low. Add the drained rotini and reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce with the remaining garlic herb butter.
- Slice the Steak: While the pasta warms, slice the steak against the grain into strips.
- Serve: Plate the rotini, top it with the sliced steak, and drizzle any remaining garlic herb butter from the pan over the top. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness. Aim for 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, 140°F (60°C) for medium. Don’t skip the resting step for juicy steak. Feel free to experiment with different herbs, and consider adding sautéed vegetables for extra nutrition.