Description
Indulgent Ranch Steak & Mozzarella Garlic Butter Pasta merges bold flavors with comfort food perfection. Succulent steak, melted cheese, and herb-infused sauce create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak:
- 1 pound (454 grams) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or NY strip), sliced thin
- Salt
- Black pepper
Cooking Fats:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
Pasta and Sauce Components:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce or 28 grams)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- Chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Initiate pasta preparation by immersing dried noodles into a generously salted boiling water bath. Ensure precise cooking to achieve an ideal al dente texture. Extract a small portion of starchy liquid before draining, then set pasta aside.
- Season protein slices generously with salt and cracked pepper. Activate a skillet with a harmonious blend of olive oil and butter over robust heat. Sear meat segments rapidly, creating a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a succulent interior. Transfer protein to a resting plate.
- Utilize the same cooking vessel to craft a fragrant foundation. Melt butter and introduce minced garlic, allowing aromatic compounds to permeate the pan. Incorporate ranch seasoning blend, stirring thoroughly to develop complex flavor profiles.
- Stream heavy cream into the skillet, allowing gentle bubbling to emerge. Integrate Parmesan cheese, encouraging complete dissolution. Introduce mozzarella fragments, whisking until a luxurious, velvety consistency develops.
- Reunite cooked pasta and seared protein within the creamy landscape. Delicately maneuver ingredients to ensure comprehensive sauce coverage. Modulate sauce density by introducing reserved pasta liquid if necessary.
- Elevate the culinary presentation by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the surface. Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and textural integrity. Optional: Sprinkle additional cheese for enhanced indulgence.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly tender steak by patting meat dry before seasoning and ensuring skillet is hot before searing to create a beautiful golden-brown crust.
- Prevent pasta from becoming mushy by cooking exactly to al dente and immediately removing from boiling water, then quickly tossing in warm sauce to stop cooking process.
- Customize sauce thickness by reserving pasta water, which contains starch and helps create silky, clingy texture that helps sauce adhere better to noodles and meat.
- Adapt recipe for dietary needs by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free version or using gluten-free ranch seasoning for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 850
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg