**Steak with Creamy Pasta 🥩🍝✨

A Comfort Meal That Feels Like a Restaurant Dish**

Ingredients

For the Steak

• 1 steak (your preferred cut, about 1–1.5 inches thick)
  Ribeye, sirloin, striploin, or tenderloin all work great.

• Salt

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• Black pepper, to taste (added after slicing)

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For the Creamy Pasta

• 100 g pasta (spaghetti, penne, fettuccine, or any shape you like)

• ½ onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ¼ tsp Italian seasoning

• ¼ tsp sweet paprika

• ¼ tsp dried parsley

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp salt (or adjust to taste)

• Chili flakes (optional, for heat)

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Instructions

1. Prepare and Cook the Steak

1. Season both sides of the steak generously with salt. Press the salt into the surface for better crust formation.

2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.

3. Place the steak in the skillet and sear for about 2 minutes per side. Adjust the time depending on thickness and desired doneness.

   • Rare: 1½–2 minutes per side

   • Medium: 2½–3 minutes per side

   • Well-done: 4 minutes per side

4. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and the chopped garlic to the pan. As the butter melts, tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted garlic butter over the steak to baste it.

5. Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest for at least 10 minutes. This helps the juices redistribute and keeps the meat tender.

6. Slice the steak and sprinkle lightly with black pepper before serving.

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2. Make the Creamy Pasta Sauce

1. Using the same pan (remove extra butter if there’s too much), reduce the heat to medium.

2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.

3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

4. Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt—about ¼ teaspoon each. Stir to combine.

5. Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and creamy.

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3. Cook the Pasta & Combine

1. While the sauce is cooking, boil your pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente.

2. Drain the pasta and immediately add it to the cream sauce.

3. Toss well until all the pasta is coated in the rich, aromatic sauce.

4. Add chili flakes if you prefer a bit of heat.

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4. Serve

• Transfer the creamy pasta to a plate or bowl.

• Arrange the sliced steak on top or on the side.

• Spoon any extra garlic butter from the resting plate over the steak for extra flavor.

• Garnish with a little dried parsley or fresh herbs if desired.