Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles
This rich, creamy garlic butter steak lightning noodles recipe is a quick weeknight favorite. Tender sirloin steak, buttery noodles, and a touch of heat—on the table in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Skillet
- Tongs
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Colander
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz Linguine uncooked
- 1 lb Sirloin Steak trimmed
- 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted, divided
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, season sirloin steak with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, then add Parmesan, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and let simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
- Add the cooked linguine to the sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat thoroughly using tongs.
- Plate the noodles, top with sliced steak, and garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.