Description
This garlic butter steak & cheese ravioli is a decadent one-skillet dinner featuring juicy steak, tender cheese-filled pasta, and a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight indulgence that feels like restaurant-quality comfort food at home.
Ingredients
- For the steak:
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning or steak seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the ravioli and sauce:
- 12 oz cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken or beef broth
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the ravioli according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak, season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper, and sear for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and broth. Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until creamy.
- Add ravioli to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Return steak to the skillet and simmer for a minute or two.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- Swap steak with grilled chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms.
- Add sautéed spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted red peppers for extra color and flavor.
- Use half-and-half or milk for a lighter version, though sauce will be thinner.