Description
This Creamy Ranch Steak & Mozzarella Garlic Butter Pasta is a rich and comforting dish combining tender seared steak bites with penne pasta in a luscious garlic butter ranch sauce, melted mozzarella, and a hint of seasoning for an indulgent yet easy-to-make dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak & Seasoning
- 1 pound steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Pasta
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Sauce & Cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sear until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet used for the steak, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Make Ranch Cream Sauce: Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and stir in the ranch seasoning mix. Simmer the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
- Melt Mozzarella: Add the shredded mozzarella cheese to the sauce and stir until it melts completely, forming a creamy, smooth ranch cheese sauce.
- Combine Pasta and Steak: Return the drained pasta and seared steak to the skillet. Toss everything together thoroughly to coat the pasta and steak evenly in the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Serve the creamy ranch steak and mozzarella garlic butter pasta hot. Optionally, garnish with extra shredded cheese or fresh herbs for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use sirloin or ribeye for best flavor and tenderness.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a creamy milk alternative.
- Fresh garlic is important for flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic for better taste.
- This recipe can be paired with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: ranch steak pasta, creamy garlic pasta, mozzarella pasta, steak dinner, easy pasta recipe, garlic butter pasta, ranch seasoning pasta
