Cowboy Butter Steak Rigatoni

Tender seared steaks and a rich, buttery cowboy butter cream sauce tossed with rigatoni. This dish is comforting, hearty, and absolutely crave-worthy!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 NY Strip steaks (or ribeyes or sirloins)
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp salted butter
• 1 lb rigatoni
• 8 tbsp salted butter
• 1 shallot (sliced)
• 1/2 red bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 jalapeño (seeded & diced (optional))
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
• 1 tsp whole-grain mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
• 1 tbsp green onions (or chives, chopped)
• Salt & pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Season the steaks ---
2. 2In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over both sides of the ribeye steaks.
3. 3--- Sear the steaks ---
4. 4Heat a large heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, place the steaks in the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until a golden crust forms. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and spoon it over the steaks for about 30 seconds. Remove the steaks to a plate and let them rest.
5. 5--- Cook the pasta ---
6. 6Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
7. 7--- Start the sauce ---
8. 8In the same skillet used for the steak, melt the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the shallot, red bell pepper, and jalapeño and cook until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
9. 9--- Add garlic and seasonings ---
10. 10Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add paprika, red pepper flakes, Cajun seasoning, thyme, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce and stir well.
11. 11--- Make it creamy ---
12. 12Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce slightly thickens.
13. 13--- Finish the sauce ---
14. 14Stir in the lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and green onions. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
15. 15--- Add the pasta ---
16. 16Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss until all of the pasta is coated in the sauce.
17. 17--- Serve ---
18. 18Slice the rested steaks and place them on top of the pasta. Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan before serving.