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!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 820kcal
Cowboy Butter Rigatoni Sauce
- 1 lb rigatoni
- 8 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 shallot sliced
- ½ red bell pepper sliced
- 1 jalapeño seeded & diced (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon green onions or chives, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Get Recipe Ingredients
Season the steaks
In 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.
Sear the steaks
Heat 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.
Start the sauce
In 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.
Add garlic and seasonings
Stir 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.
Finish the sauce
Stir in the lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and green onions. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Let the steak rest before slicing. This keeps it juicy.
- Don't skip freshly grated Parmesan. It melts more smoothly than pre-shredded.
- Use heavy cream, not milk or half-and-half. This helps prevent your sauce from curdling.
- Use a heavy skillet to achieve a nice golden sear on the steaks.
- Make Ahead: Cook the sauce up to a day in advance and refrigerate. Reheat gently while you cook the steak and pasta.
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm in a skillet with a splash of milk to loosen sauce.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 820kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Sodium: 720mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g