Description
Ranch steak & mozzarella garlic butter pasta delivers a rich culinary experience from Italian-American kitchens. Juicy beef and melted cheese combine with herb-infused pasta for a satisfying meal you’ll savor with each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or NY strip), sliced thin
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsps butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz or 28 g)
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Submerge dried noodles in heavily salted boiling water, cooking until perfectly al dente. Reserve a small measure of starchy liquid before carefully draining and setting pasta aside.
- Protein Searing: Generously season meat slices with salt and cracked pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over high temperature. Quickly sear meat segments to achieve a golden-brown crust while preserving internal moisture. Transfer protein to a holding plate.
- Flavor Foundation: Utilize the same skillet to create an aromatic base. Melt butter and introduce minced garlic, allowing flavors to bloom. Integrate ranch seasoning blend, stirring thoroughly to develop a rich flavor profile.
- Sauce Development: Gently pour heavy cream into the skillet, allowing subtle bubbling. Incorporate Parmesan cheese, ensuring complete melting. Add mozzarella fragments, whisking continuously to create a smooth, luxurious sauce.
- Final Assembly: Combine cooked pasta and seared protein within the creamy sauce. Gently toss ingredients to ensure comprehensive coating. Adjust sauce consistency by introducing reserved pasta liquid if needed.
- Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and optional additional cheese. Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and textural quality.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Cook noodles just until al dente to prevent mushiness, reserving starchy pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency.
- Meat Mastery: Pat steak dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Sauce Smoothness: Whisk cheese gradually into warm cream to prevent clumping and create a silky, uniform sauce texture.
- Temperature Control: Serve immediately to maintain the pasta’s ideal temperature and prevent sauce from becoming too thick or congealing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 715
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg