Creamy Garlic Parmesan Steak Pasta Recipe ⬇️ Juicy, butter-basted ribeye served over mafaldine pasta tossed in a ridiculously creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Loaded with fresh garlic, Parmesan, and bold flavors, this might be one of my favorite steak pasta combinations! INGREDIENTS RIBEYE STEAK + 1½–2 lb ribeye steak + 1 tbsp olive oil + 2 tbsp butter + 2 garlic cloves, smashed + 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme + Salt & black pepper PASTA + 12 oz mafaldine pasta + Salt for pasta water + Reserved pasta water CREAMY GARLIC PARMESAN SAUCE + 6 tbsp butter, divided + ¾ medium white onion, diced + 1½ tbsp minced garlic + 3 tbsp tomato paste + 1½ tbsp paprika + 1½ tsp garlic powder + 1½ cups beef broth + 3 cups heavy whipping cream + 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan + 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce + Salt & black pepper + 2–3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped DIRECTIONS + STEP 1: COOK THE PASTA Boil pasta in salted water until 1–2 minutes shy of al dente. Reserve 2 cups pasta water before draining. + STEP 2: SEAR THE RIBEYE Season steak generously. Heat olive oil over medium-high and sear 3–4 minutes per side. Add butter, garlic, and thyme, basting until steak reaches 125–130°F for medium-rare. Rest 5–10 minutes. + STEP 3: BUILD THE SAUCE Melt 3 tbsp butter over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes, then add minced garlic. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, and garlic powder, cooking another 1–2 minutes. + STEP 4: MAKE IT CREAMY Add beef broth and Worcestershire, simmering 5–7 minutes to reduce. Pour in heavy cream and remaining 3 tbsp butter. Simmer 6–10 minutes until slightly thickened. + STEP 5: ADD THE PARMESAN Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. + STEP 6: COMBINE Toss pasta in the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Stir in fresh parsley. + STEP 7: SERVE Slice ribeye against the grain and arrange over the pasta. Finish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley! #steak #ribeye #steakpasta #garlicparmesan #comfortfood - @meatlicious_