Here’s a rich, comforting, and super easy One-Skillet Garlic Butter Steak & Cheese Ravioli recipe. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with serious flavor—think tender steak bites, cheesy ravioli, all tossed in a garlicky butter sauce with herbs and optional veggies.
🥩🧄 One-Skillet Garlic Butter Steak & Cheese Ravioli
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 3–4
✨ Ingredients:
For the Steak & Ravioli:
- 1 lb (450g) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or NY strip), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 (9–12 oz) package refrigerated cheese ravioli (or frozen, thawed)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or steak seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for brightness)
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup baby spinach or arugula
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes or cherry tomatoes (halved)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Cook the Ravioli:
- Boil the ravioli according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- (Reserve a little pasta water if you want to thin the sauce later.)
2. Sear the Steak:
- Season steak pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and 2 tbsp butter.
- Add steak in a single layer (don’t overcrowd). Sear for about 2–3 minutes per side, until browned and just cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
- Add 3 tbsp butter and the garlic. Cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown the garlic).
- Stir in red pepper flakes, parsley, and lemon juice if using.
- Add in cooked ravioli and toss to coat.
4. Combine & Serve:
- Return steak to the skillet.
- Add Parmesan and stir everything together until hot and coated.
- Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Top with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.
🧀 Optional Garnishes:
- Extra grated Parmesan
- Chopped chives or parsley
- Cracked black pepper or balsamic glaze drizzle