Description
A quick and fancy pasta dish featuring seared steak coated in a silky creamhouse sauce and cheesy tortellini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini (Fresh or refrigerated)
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 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
- Parsley, chopped (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cracked black pepper (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside while keeping it warm.
- Pat the steak dry and season it generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Heat a heavy skillet over high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the steak and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and whole milk, stirring to combine and scraping up any bits from the pan. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Gradually stir in the parmesan until the sauce becomes smooth and glossy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Add the cooked tortellini and sliced steak to the skillet, tossing gently to coat everything in the sauce, warming through for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Plate the pasta and sprinkle with chopped parsley and cracked black pepper before serving immediately.
Notes
Letting the steak rest is crucial for juiciness. Avoid burning the garlic for the best flavor in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: steak, tortellini, creamy pasta, quick dinner, Italian cuisine