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Creamy Cowboy Butter Linguine with Steak Bites & Spinach Recipe

Creamy Cowboy Butter Linguine with Steak Bites & Spinach Recipe That Delights

Experience the creamy, hearty delight of Creamy Cowboy Butter Linguine with Steak Bites & Spinach in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Linguine Pasta or fettuccine or spaghetti
For the Steak
  • 1 pound Sirloin or Ribeye Steak or boneless chicken or portobello mushrooms
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or salted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh-squeezed
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Beef or Vegetable Broth or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese for a dairy-free option, use nutritional yeast
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach or kale or arugula
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add linguine pasta, and cook for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Pat steak bites dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear steak bites for 1–2 minutes on each side until browned, then set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard and lemon juice, gradually pour in heavy cream and broth, whisk and let simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth.
  5. Add reserved linguine, fresh spinach, and seared steak bites to the sauce. Toss until spinach wilts and pasta is coated. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
  6. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan, serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, adding cream to restore consistency.

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