Garlic Butter Beef Pasta – Easy, Juicy, and Packed with Flavor

If you’re craving a quick, comforting dinner that tastes like it came from a restaurant, this Garlic Butter Beef Pasta is the answer. Made with tender beef, rich garlic butter, and perfectly cooked pasta, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and guaranteed to become a family favorite.

Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or cozy weekend dinners!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Garlic Butter Beef Pasta

• ✔ Ready in 30 minutes

• ✔ Rich, buttery garlic flavor

• ✔ Juicy, tender beef

• ✔ Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing

• ✔ Uses simple pantry ingredients

🛒 Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rotini work great)

• 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¾ tsp salt (or to taste)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ¼ cup pasta water (reserved)

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

👨‍🍳 How to Make Garlic Butter Beef Pasta

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.

Step 2: Cook the Beef

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced beef and season with salt and pepper. Sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and juicy. Remove beef and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter

In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn the garlic!).

Step 4: Combine Everything

Add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese into the skillet. Toss to coat. Add beef back in and mix well.

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot!

🍝 Tips for the Best Garlic Butter Beef Pasta

• Use sirloin or flank steak for tender results

• Slice beef against the grain

• Don’t overcook the garlic – it should be fragrant, not brown

• Add a splash of pasta water for a silky sauce

🥗 What to Serve With It

• Garlic bread

• Caesar salad

• Roasted broccoli or green beans