Creamy Cowboy Butter Linguine with Steak Bites & Spinach
This dish combines tender steak bites and fresh spinach with creamy linguine pasta for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- large pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 oz linguine pasta
For the Steak
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef or vegetable broth
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook the steak until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in Dijon mustard and lemon juice.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Pour in heavy cream and broth, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Toss the cooked linguine and steak bites in the sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best flavor. You can add more Parmesan cheese if desired.