One-Skillet Spicy Garlic Butter Parmesan Steak Pasta
A bold, cheesy, and spicy one-skillet pasta featuring tender seared steak, garlic butter, and Parmesan — all tossed with your favorite pasta in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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12 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine)
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1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or flank), thinly sliced
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Salt and black pepper
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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5–6 cloves garlic, minced
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½–1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
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½ cup reserved pasta water
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Optional: chopped parsley, lemon juice, or basil
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
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Season steak with salt and pepper. Sear in hot skillet with olive oil, 1–2 mins per side. Remove and set aside.
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In same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and chili flakes, sauté 1–2 minutes.
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Add pasta, Parmesan, and pasta water. Toss to coat and create a creamy sauce.
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Return steak to skillet, toss everything together. Adjust seasoning.
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Garnish and serve hot with extra cheese.
Notes
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Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melt.
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Control spice level by adjusting chili flakes.
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Substitute chicken or shrimp if preferred.