Description
Indulge in a comforting yet elegant dish that combines tender steak bites, vibrant spinach, and a rich, herby cowboy butter sauce over linguine. This one-pot wonder is quick to prepare and perfect for impressing guests or satisfying your own cravings.
Ingredients
- Steak (sirloin, ribeye, flank steak, or tenderloin)
- Linguine
- Unsalted Butter
- Garlic (freshly minced)
- Fresh Herbs (parsley, chives, thyme)
- Smoked Paprika
- Cayenne Pepper (pinch)
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Lemon Juice (fresh)
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Heavy Cream
- Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- Fresh Spinach
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Pat your steak dry with paper towels and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Mince your garlic, chop your fresh herbs, and measure out all your spices and liquids.
- Season and Sear the Steak: Drizzle your steak bites with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Add the steak in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove the steak and set aside.
- Make the Cowboy Butter: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add most of the unsalted butter to the skillet, let it melt, and scrape up browned bits. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in chopped herbs, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 30 seconds, then stir in Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Transfer half to a bowl for serving.
- Cook the Linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 to 1½ cups of pasta water before draining.
- Build the Creamy Sauce: In the skillet with remaining cowboy butter, pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Let it thicken for 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Wilt the Spinach: Add fresh spinach to the creamy sauce and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine and Toss: Drain linguine and add it to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Add the rested steak bites and toss everything together until coated in the sauce.
- Serve It Up: Divide the dish among plates, drizzle with reserved cowboy butter, and garnish with fresh Parmesan and herbs. Enjoy immediately!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Don't overcrowd the pan when searing steak for a perfect crust. Always let the steak rest before adding it back to the pasta. Reserve pasta water for a silky sauce and adjust seasoning to taste throughout the cooking process.