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One-Skillet Spicy Garlic Butter Parmesan Steak Pasta

Juicy steak slices tossed with pasta in a spicy garlic butter parmesan sauce — all made in one skillet for an easy, restaurant-worthy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian Fusion
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or more to taste
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. Season steak with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. Sear steak in olive oil until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds.
  5. Add pasta and toss in garlic butter sauce. Pour in reserved pasta water and stir.
  6. Add Parmesan cheese and return steak to skillet. Toss to combine.
  7. Finish with lemon juice and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Add heavy cream for a richer texture, or more chili flakes for extra heat.