Ribeye Steak in Garlic Butter Sauce with Creamy Herb Pasta

Ingredients:

2 ribeye steaks (about 250g each)
4 cloves garlic, minced
100g butter
1/4 cup fresh herbs (e.g. parsley, basil, thyme), minced
250g pasta (e.g. spaghetti or fettuccine)
200ml heavy cream
100g cheese (e.g. parmesan or mozzarella), grated
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for frying

Instructions:

Prepare the pasta: In a large pot, bring water to a boil, add salt and pasta. Cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid.
Prepare the cheese sauce: In the same pot you cooked the pasta in, add the heavy cream and heat over low heat. Add the grated cheese and fresh herbs, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the pasta cooking water to achieve the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the steaks: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the steaks and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until well-browned and done. During the last minute of cooking, add the minced garlic and butter, basting the steaks with the melted garlic butter.
Rest the steaks: Once the steaks are cooked, transfer them to a plate and cover with foil to rest for about 5 minutes. This will allow the juices to settle.
Serve: Place a portion of the pasta with cheese sauce on a plate and place the steak next to it. Drizzle the steak with the remaining garlic butter from the pan. You can also sprinkle the dish with fresh herbs for garnish.
Serve: Serve warm, preferably with a glass of red wine. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Kcal: 650 kcal | Servings: 2 servings