Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini and tender steak, perfect for a comforting 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 garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to package directions until al dente (about 3-5 minutes).
- Season the steak with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the steak for about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Remove and let it rest.
- Lower the heat to medium, melt butter in the same pan, and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Gradually pour in heavy cream and whole milk, stirring until thickened.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted, then season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Drain the tortellini and add it to the skillet, tossing in the creamy sauce.
- Slice the rested steak and serve it on top of the tortellini, garnished with parsley and cracked black pepper.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate steak before cooking and use freshly grated parmesan for a creamier sauce. Consider adding veggies like spinach for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Saucing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg