Creamy Cowboy Butter Linguine with Steak Bites & Spinach
This creamy linguine dish features tender steak bites and fresh spinach, all coated in a flavorful butter and garlic sauce.
Equipment
- 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
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 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 pieces with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook until browned and cooked to your liking, then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth. Return the steak and add spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Toss the cooked linguine with the sauce until well coated. Serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning and add more vegetables if desired.