Cowboy Butter Steak Linguine Recipe
Cowboy Butter Steak Linguine is a hearty and flavorful pasta dish that combines perfectly cooked steak with rich, garlicky butter sauce, tossed with al dente linguine and fresh parsley for a satisfying meal that’s both rustic and elegant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1 lb sirloin steak or ribeye
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Pasta
- 8 oz linguine
- Salt, for pasta water
Cowboy Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Season the steak generously with salt and black pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steak and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust time to your preferred doneness. Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- Cook the Linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a small cup of pasta water for later use.
- Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet used for the steak, reduce heat to medium. Add the butter and minced garlic. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. Add the chopped parsley and lemon juice if using. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss Pasta and Steak: Add the drained linguine to the skillet with the cowboy butter sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Add the sliced steak on top and gently toss again to combine all ingredients.
- Serve: Plate the linguine topped with slices of steak and an extra sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check steak doneness if desired (130°F for medium-rare).
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Feel free to substitute sirloin with ribeye or flank steak.
- Lemon juice is optional but adds a nice brightness to the butter sauce.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the butter sauce.
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