10 Mouthwatering Steak Dinner Ideas with Sides & Pasta

ByEmma

A perfectly cooked steak is the centerpiece of any luxurious dinner but the right sides and pasta dishes can elevate your meal from great to extraordinary. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to a gourmet experience these steak dinner ideas will impress every time.

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1. Classic Ribeye with Garlic Butter Pasta & Roasted Asparagus

The ultimate indulgence for meat lovers.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ribeye steak (1.5-inch thick)
  • Salt & black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions:

  1. Cook the steak: Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season the ribeye generously with salt and pepper. Sear for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Add butter and baste the steak for extra flavor. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  2. Prepare the pasta: Cook fettuccine al dente. In a pan sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Toss pasta with garlic oil Parmesan and a splash of pasta water for creaminess.
  3. Roast the asparagus: Toss asparagus with olive oil salt and pepper. Roast at 400°F for 12-15 minutes. Finish with lemon zest.

Pro Tip: Let your steak rest before slicing to keep it juicy.

2. Filet Mignon with Creamy Mushroom Pasta & Truffle Mashed Potatoes

A luxurious pairing for special occasions.

Ingredients:

  • 2 filet mignon steaks (6 oz each)
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz pappardelle pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp truffle oil
  • 2 large potatoes (peeled & boiled)
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. Sear the filet: Season steaks and sear in a hot pan with butter for 4 minutes per side (medium-rare). Rest covered.
  2. Make mushroom pasta: Sauté mushrooms in butter add cream and simmer. Toss with cooked pappardelle.
  3. Truffle mashed potatoes: Mash boiled potatoes with milk butter salt and truffle oil.

Pro Tip: Use wild mushrooms for a deeper earthier flavor.

3. New York Strip with Lemon Garlic Spaghetti & Grilled Broccolini

A bright zesty contrast to rich steak.

Ingredients:

  • 2 New York strip steaks
  • Salt & pepper
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 lemon (juiced & zested)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 bunch broccolini
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Grill the steak: Season and grill over high heat for 5-6 minutes per side.
  2. Lemon garlic pasta: Cook spaghetti then toss with garlic lemon juice zest olive oil and red pepper flakes.
  3. Grill broccolini: Toss with olive oil salt and grill for 5 minutes.

Pro Tip: Add a splash of pasta water to emulsify the sauce.

4. Flank Steak with Pesto Penne & Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

A herbaceous vibrant combo.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions:

  1. Marinate & grill steak: Marinate flank steak in olive oil garlic and herbs. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side. Slice against the grain.
  2. Pesto pasta: Toss cooked penne with pesto.
  3. Roast tomatoes: Toss tomatoes with olive oil salt and roast at 400°F for 15 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Pro Tip: Make homemade pesto for the freshest flavor.

5. T-Bone Steak with Alfredo Fettuccine & Garlic Bread

Decadent creamy and utterly satisfying.

Ingredients:

  • 1 T-bone steak
  • 8 oz fettuccine
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce
  • 1 French baguette
  • 4 tbsp garlic butter

Instructions:

  1. Grill the T-bone: Season and grill for 6-7 minutes per side.
  2. Alfredo pasta: Cook fettuccine and toss with warm Alfredo sauce.
  3. Garlic bread: Slice baguette spread garlic butter and broil until golden.

Pro Tip: Add a pinch of nutmeg to Alfredo for depth.

6. Sirloin Steak with Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo & Sautéed Spinach

A Mediterranean-inspired feast.

Ingredients:

  • 2 sirloin steaks
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese

Instructions:

  1. Pan-sear sirloin: Cook for 4-5 minutes per side.
  2. Orzo salad: Cook orzo mix with sun-dried tomatoes olive oil and feta.
  3. Sautéed spinach: Cook spinach with garlic until wilted.

Pro Tip: Toasting orzo before boiling adds nuttiness.

7. Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Pasta Salad & Grilled Corn

A bold Argentinian-inspired meal.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb skirt steak
  • 8 oz fusilli pasta
  • 1/2 cup chimichurri sauce
  • 2 ears of corn

Instructions:

  1. Grill skirt steak: High heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
  2. Pasta salad: Toss fusilli with chimichurri.
  3. Grill corn: Brush with butter and grill until charred.

Pro Tip: Let chimichurri sit for 30 minutes for best flavor.

8. Porterhouse with Carbonara & Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Rich savory and hearty.

Ingredients:

  • 1 porterhouse steak
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup pancetta
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts

Instructions:

  1. Sear porterhouse: Cook 5-6 minutes per side.
  2. Carbonara: Whisk eggs with Parmesan toss with hot pasta and crispy pancetta.
  3. Roast Brussels sprouts: Toss with olive oil salt and roast at 425°F for 20 minutes.

Pro Tip: The residual heat from pasta cooks the eggs safely.

9. Flat Iron Steak with Brown Butter Gnocchi & Arugula Salad

A nutty peppery contrast.

Ingredients:

  • 1 flat iron steak
  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan

Instructions:

  1. Grill flat iron: 4-5 minutes per side.
  2. Brown butter gnocchi: Cook gnocchi then brown butter in a pan and toss together.
  3. Arugula salad: Toss with lemon juice olive oil and Parmesan.

Pro Tip: Add sage leaves to brown butter for extra aroma.

10. Tomahawk Steak with Lobster Mac & Cheese & Grilled Zucchini

The ultimate showstopper.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tomahawk steak
  • 8 oz macaroni
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup lobster meat
  • 2 zucchini

Instructions:

  1. Reverse-sear tomahawk: Bake at 275°F until 120°F internal then sear.
  2. Lobster mac: Make a cheese sauce mix with cooked macaroni and lobster.
  3. Grill zucchini: Slice brush with oil and grill.

Pro Tip: Reverse-searing ensures even cooking for thick cuts.

Final Thoughts

Pairing steak with the right pasta and sides transforms a simple meal into a restaurant-worthy experience. Whether you prefer creamy herby or zesty flavors these 10 steak dinner ideas guarantee a memorable feast.

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