Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles (Printable Version)
Juicy steak and silky garlic noodles make a cozy, flavor-packed dish ready in under 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Steak
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450 g ribeye or strip steak
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Sea salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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15 ml olive oil
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15 g unsalted butter
→ For the Garlic Butter Noodles
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225 g linguine or spaghetti
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60 g unsalted butter
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5 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
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60 ml reserved pasta water
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5 ml lemon juice (optional)
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2.5 ml crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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8 g chopped fresh parsley
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Sea salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, for serving (optional)
→ Optional Garnish
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Toasted sesame seeds
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Extra chopped fresh parsley
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Drizzle of garlic butter from pan
# Steps:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine or spaghetti until just shy of al dente. Reserve 60 ml of pasta water and drain.
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Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Allow it to rest at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
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Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add olive oil and sear the steak for 3–4 minutes on each side. Add butter and baste the steak for 1 minute. Remove from the pan and let it rest for 5–10 minutes.
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Reduce the heat to medium in the same pan. Add butter and garlic, sauté until golden and fragrant.
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Deglaze with reserved pasta water, add lemon juice and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir to emulsify.
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Add cooked noodles to the sauce. Toss thoroughly. Fold in chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.
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Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin strips.
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Arrange noodles on a plate and layer with sliced steak. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, extra parsley, and grated cheese if desired. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter from the pan before serving.
# Notes:
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Resting steak after searing ensures maximum juiciness and tenderness.
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Use quality unsalted butter for optimal sauce flavor and consistency.