Description
A quick and indulgent weeknight meal featuring seared flank steak bites tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with linguine, ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels and cut into 1-inch cubes. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sear steak bites in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove steak and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked pasta and steak bites back into the pan. Toss to combine.
- Add reserved pasta water a little at a time, tossing constantly until the sauce becomes creamy and coats the pasta. Stir in parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure steak is patted dry before searing to ensure a good crust. Do not overcrowd the pan when searing steak; cook in batches if necessary. Use reserved starchy pasta water to emulsify the sauce. Let steak rest for a minute after searing to redistribute juices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
Keywords: steak bites, garlic butter pasta, quick dinner, weeknight meal, flank steak, easy recipe, 15 minute meal