Description
This Garlic Butter Steak with Cheesy Linguine in Four-Cheese Sauce is the ultimate comfort food mashup that brings restaurant-level decadence straight to your kitchen. Juicy, pan-seared steak bites are basted in garlicky butter, then paired with linguine coated in a creamy, dreamy four-cheese sauce. It’s rich, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make — perfect for a quick dinner, indulgent date night, or when you simply need new dinner ideas. Whether you’re after a hearty main course or looking for irresistible food ideas to impress, this easy recipe delivers flavor and comfort in every bite. Great for lovers of quick meals, creamy pasta, and savory steak.
Ingredients
1 pound ribeye or sirloin steak, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces linguine pasta
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Fontina or Gouda cheese
1 cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut the steak into 1.5-inch cubes, pat dry with paper towels, and season with salt and pepper.
2. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
3. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the heavy cream and cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
4. Add the Parmesan, mozzarella, and Fontina or Gouda to the sauce, stirring until melted and creamy. Thin with pasta water if needed.
5. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear steak cubes for 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
6. Reduce heat to medium, then add butter and garlic to the skillet. Spoon the melted garlic butter over the steak for 1–2 minutes.
7. Toss the linguine in the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
8. Serve the cheesy linguine on a plate and top with garlic butter steak. Garnish with fresh parsley if using.
Notes
Pat the steak cubes dry to get that perfect sear—they need direct contact with the pan, not steam.
Always use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest, creamiest sauce texture.
Reheat leftovers with a splash of milk or cream to revive the sauce without drying it out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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