Garlic Butter Steak & Creamy Parmesan Spaghetti
Time:
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: ~40 minutes
Servings:
2–3 servings
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter Steak
2 steaks (ribeye or sirloin, about 1 inch thick)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Creamy Parmesan Spaghetti
200–250 g spaghetti
2 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Optional: chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the steak
Take steaks out of the fridge 20–30 minutes before cooking
Pat dry with paper towels
Season generously with salt and pepper
2. Cook the steak
Heat a pan over medium-high heat
Add olive oil
Sear steak for 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness and doneness)
3. Add garlic butter
Lower heat slightly
Add butter, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme
Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter over the steak for 1–2 minutes
This step gives that rich garlic flavor
4. Rest the steak
Remove from heat
Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing
5. Cook the spaghetti
Boil salted water
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions
Drain and set aside (reserve ½ cup pasta water)
6. Make creamy Parmesan sauce
In a pan, melt butter over medium heat
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds
Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes
Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted
7. Combine pasta
Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce
Toss well
Add a splash of pasta water if needed for a silky texture
8. Serve
Slice steak against the grain
Plate with creamy spaghetti
Spoon extra garlic butter from the pan over the steak
Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan
Tips for Best Results
Use a hot pan for a perfect sear
Don’t overcrowd the pan
Let steak rest (very important for juicy meat)
Use freshly grated Parmesan for smoother sauce
Variations
Add mushrooms to the sauce
Add chili flakes for a spicy kick
Swap spaghetti for fettuccine or penne
Add spinach for a creamy veggie twist
Serving Ideas
Pair with:
Garlic bread
Fresh salad
Pro Tip
Spoon the leftover garlic butter from the steak pan over the pasta too—it adds incredible flavor!
