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Creamy Brown Butter Lemon Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rigatoni
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes use to your discretion
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
  • salt + pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup Italian mixed cheese
  • Pasta water as needed

For the steak

  • NY Strip
  • Kosher salt + pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Fresh rosemary

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil Cook pasta al dente about 9 minutes.
  • While the pasta cooks, season steak with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
  • In a hot skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Stirring constantly until the butter begins to foam and turns golden brown. Add in the minced garlic and toast for about 1 minute then squeeze in fresh lemon juice. Mix for another minute before carefully pouring in the heavy cream.
  • Once the sauce begins to gently bubble, season with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Once the sauce begins to thicken, add in the cooked pasta. and mix until the pasta is coated. Sprinkle in cheese and mix until the pasta is coated.
  • For the steak — in a hot pan, sear the fat cap first to render some of the fat. Then sear on both sides to your desired doneness. I like medium, so I cook mine for about 3 minutes per side. Reduce the heat, add butter, garlic cloves, and fresh rosemary, then baste the steak for 1 minute.
  • Allow the steak to rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Plate the pasta and top with the steak. Enjoy!
Keyword Pasta