Creamy Ranch Steak & Mozzarella Garlic Butter Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 lb sirloin steak, sliced into thin strips

• 10 oz pasta (penne or rotini works great)

• 3 tbsp butter, divided

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 packet ranch seasoning

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 cup beef broth

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Optional garnish: chopped parsley, red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Season steak strips with salt and pepper.

3. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over high heat. Sear steak strips 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove to a plate.

4. Lower heat to medium. Melt remaining butter, add garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Stir in ranch seasoning, heavy cream, and beef broth. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

6. Add mozzarella and stir until melted into a creamy garlic ranch sauce.

7. Return steak and pasta to the pan. Toss gently to coat everything.

8. Let it rest a couple minutes so the sauce grabs onto the pasta. Top with parsley or a pinch of red pepper.