Description
Indulgent pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini, seared steak, and a silky creamhouse sauce with garlic and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated recommended)
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1/4 cups grated or freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- Parsley, chopped (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Remove steak from fridge 20–30 minutes to bring closer to room temp; shred Parmesan; mince garlic; bring cream and milk to room temp to prevent curdling.
- Pat steak dry and season both sides with salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini 1–2 minutes less than package directions, then reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear steak for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove steak and let rest.
- In the same skillet, lower heat to medium, add butter, and scrape up browned bits. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and whole milk; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Lower heat and gradually whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water. Taste and season.
- Add drained tortellini to sauce and toss. Thinly slice steak and return to skillet or serve on top of tortellini.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and cracked black pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
For heart-healthy options, consult dietary guidelines. Can substitute steak for portobello mushrooms or chicken. Leftovers should be refrigerated within 2 hours and consumed within 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 81g
- Saturated Fat: 40g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 200mg