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Spicy Garlic Butter Steak with Melted Mozzarella Rotini

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Spicy Garlic Butter Steak with Melted Mozzarella Rotini is a bold and indulgent one-pan pasta dish featuring juicy steak bites, spicy garlic butter sauce, and tender rotini pasta smothered in gooey mozzarella. Comforting, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  1. 12 oz rotini pasta
  2. 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
  3. 2 tbsp olive oil
  4. Salt, to taste
  5. Black pepper, to taste
  6. 4 cloves garlic, minced
  7. 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  8. 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  9. 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  10. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
  11. 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  12. Optional: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp onion powder, or 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  1. Pat steak pieces dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear steak until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes and optional seasonings.
  3. Add cooked rotini to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter. Return steak to the skillet and mix until combined and heated through.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the pasta. Cover skillet for 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and becomes gooey.
  5. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan before serving hot.

Notes

  • Adjust red pepper flakes for your preferred spice level.
  • For a creamier version, add a splash of heavy cream or cream cheese to the sauce.
  • Rotini works best, but penne or fusilli are good substitutes.
  • For a baked option, transfer to a dish, top with cheese, and broil until golden and bubbly.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of broth or water to avoid drying out steak and pasta.

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