Garlic Butter Steak with Cheesy Herb Pasta

Ingredients

Steak:
• 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks
• Salt + black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary

Cheesy Herb Pasta:
• 10 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt + black pepper
• Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.

2. Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare. Remove steaks and let rest.

4. In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic (and herbs if using). Cook 1 minute until fragrant. Spoon garlic butter over steaks for max flavor.

5. For pasta sauce, melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan. Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Stir until smooth. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.

6. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until fully coated. Plate pasta and top with sliced steak. Garnish with parsley.