Description
A rich and creamy steak tortellini dish that combines savory garlic, tender steak, and a velvety sauce for an impressive yet easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb steak sirloin or ribeye
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- 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 or freshly grated
- Parsley, chopped (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cracked black pepper (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the steak dry and season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Bring a pot of water to a boil for the tortellini.
- Add tortellini to boiling water and cook until just al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sear the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add butter, and let it melt. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and whole milk, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer, reducing slightly for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan gradually, allowing it to melt into the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Add the drained tortellini to the skillet and gently fold to coat. Nestle sliced steak into the pasta and spoon sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes, if using, and crack black pepper over everything. Serve hot.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the steak and burnt garlic. Always reserve pasta water for perfect sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: steak, tortellini, creamy pasta, garlic, comfort food