Easy & Juicy Steak with Mac and Cheese: A Comfort Food…

Ingredients

• 4 ribeye steaks (about 1 inch thick, approximately 250g each)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni (225g)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30g)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (15g)
• 2 cups milk (480ml), preferably whole milk
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (200g)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (5g)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)