One-Skillet Spicy Garlic Butter Parmesan Steak Pasta

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 1 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 12 oz penne pasta (or any short pasta)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak slices with salt and pepper, then sear in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a splash at a time.
5. Return steak and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated in the sauce. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan, then serve hot.