Creamy Steak Linguini

Ingredients

• 2 ribeye Steaks
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 lb linguini, dry
• 10 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tbsp red vinegar
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup pasta water, salted
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 2-4 oz Parmesan cheese
• parsley, for garnish
• chili flakes, for garnish
• Parmesan, for garnish

Instructions

1. Pat the surface of the steak dry.
2. Heat a stainless steel cast iron pan over medium-high heat and generously oil it.
3. When the oil shimmers, add the steak to the pan away from you.
4. Sear the steak until a beautiful crust forms, then transfer to a sheet tray.
5. Finish cooking the steak in the oven on low heat.
6. In the pan with the steak drippings, lower the heat and add minced garlic.
7. Once fragrant, add chili flakes.
8. Deglaze the pan with red vinegar.
9. Add tomato paste and cook down for a couple of minutes.
10. Add pasta water to the pan.
11. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a light bubble.
12. Once bubbling, lower the heat and add Parmesan cheese.
13. Add the al dente linguini to the sauce and finish cooking it with the sauce.
14. Slice the warm steak and season with flaky salt.
15. Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.