Roasted Red Pepper Ranch Pasta: Indulgent Garlic Steak Bites Recipe
Roasted Red Pepper Ranch Pasta with Garlic Steak Bites is a creamy, flavorful dish that is sure to impress.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Pasta pot
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- colander
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 oz rotini or penne or any pasta with good sauce-grabbing curves
- 1 cup roasted red pepper purée
- ¾ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup cream or milk
For the Steak Bites
- 1 lb steak sirloin, ribeye, or your favorite cut, cubed
- 2 tablespoon garlic butter or butter + minced garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- A sprinkle of love
To Finish
- Fresh parsley
- Cracked black pepper
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cook your rotini or penne until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a hot skillet, melt your garlic butter. Add cubed steak, season well, and sear until browned on the outside and juicy inside. Remove and set aside.
- To the same skillet, pour in roasted red pepper purée, ranch dressing, and cream. Stir and simmer on medium heat until warmed through and slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce. Stir in the steak bites. Mix gently until everything is coated in that glorious, velvety sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a few cracks of black pepper. Serve immediately and prepare to be adored.
Notes
No steak? Use chicken breast, shrimp, or keep it vegetarian with roasted mushrooms. For a vegan version, use a dairy-free ranch, plant-based cream, and vegan steak or tofu. Add sautéed spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
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