Description
A comforting dish featuring tender steak and cheesy tortellini in a rich, creamy garlic sauce.
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
- Parsley, chopped (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cracked black pepper (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Remove the steak from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes. Pat it dry and season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the tortellini until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat a skillet over high heat, add olive oil, and sear the steak for 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, and cook minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and milk, mix well, and let it simmer. Stir in parmesan until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the drained tortellini and sliced steak to the sauce, fold gently, and adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
Let the steak rest before slicing for maximum juiciness. Freshly grated parmesan yields a smoother sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: steak tortellini, creamy pasta, Italian comfort food, garlic sauce