Description
Creamy garlic and tender steak with cheese tortellini make for an impressive yet quick meal that satisfies any comfort food craving.
Ingredients
- 20 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder (for seasoning steak)
- Smoked paprika (for seasoning steak)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- 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 for garnish
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil tortellini in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season steak with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the steak for 4–5 minutes per side. Let it rest, then slice thinly.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and milk, and let it simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in Parmesan until the sauce is smooth. Use reserved pasta water if it thickens too much.
- Toss cooked tortellini and sliced steak in the sauce and warm through.
- Serve sprinkled with parsley and optional red pepper flakes.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half; for richer flavor, increase heavy cream and omit milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian