Description
A hearty pasta dish combining steak bites and creamy butter sauce with fresh spinach, perfect for family gatherings or special dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef or vegetable broth
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water, and set aside.
- Pat the steak pieces dry and season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak bites in a single layer and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt butter, scraping up any browned bits for extra flavor.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard and lemon juice, whisking until combined.
- Pour in heavy cream and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for 2–3 minutes, then add Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked linguine, spinach, and steak bites back into the skillet. Toss well to coat everything in the sauce until spinach is wilted and pasta is evenly covered.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, and serve immediately.
Notes
Experiment with different greens and spices for a personalized touch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing & Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: pasta, steak, creamy sauce, linguine, comfort food
