Garlic Butter Steak Tips (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Steak

01 - 2 strip steaks
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons butter
04 - 2 tablespoons minced garlic
05 - Kinder's Buttery Steak Seasoning (or favorite steak seasoning)
06 - Kinder's The Blend Seasoning (or salt, pepper, and garlic powder)

→ For the Sauce

07 - 1 cup chicken broth
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
11 - ½ teaspoon oregano
12 - ½ teaspoon thyme
13 - ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

→ For the Pasta

14 - 454g (16 oz) rigatoni

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Season steaks generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and steak seasoning on both sides.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and butter, then cook steaks for 5 minutes per side until desired doneness. Baste frequently with the melted butter. Remove steaks and rest under foil.
03 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
04 - In the same skillet used for the steaks, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
05 - Lower heat and add heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer gently until sauce thickens.
06 - Add the drained rigatoni directly into the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
07 - Slice the rested steaks against the grain into strips. Serve steak over the cheesy rigatoni and garnish with additional fresh Parmesan.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
02 - Adjust seasoning in layers to prevent over-salting.
03 - Save pasta water for a perfectly creamy consistency.