Description
A comforting yet fancy dish of cheese tortellini with savory steak in a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb steak, sirloin or ribeye
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1/4 cups parmesan, shredded or freshly grated
- Parsley, chopped (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cracked black pepper (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the steak generously on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of smoked paprika. Pat it so the seasoning sticks.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium high and add the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, sear the steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare depending on thickness. Use tongs and resist poking.
- Transfer the steak to a plate to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the butter. Let it melt and foam for a few seconds. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 to 45 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and whole milk, stirring to combine with the buttery garlic. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until the liquid thickens slightly.
- Stir in the parmesan a little at a time until the sauce becomes silky and smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked tortellini into the sauce until each piece is generously coated. Add the sliced steak on top and fold gently.
- Finish with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you like.
Notes
Letting the steak rest after cooking is crucial to retain juices. Be cautious not to burn the garlic, as it can quickly turn bitter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: steak, tortellini, creamy sauce, garlic, comfort food