Description
A creamy, garlicky pasta with seared steak and tender tortellini that highlights rich cream, sharp Parmesan, and aromatic garlic.
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
- Pat the steak dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a small cup of the pasta water.
- Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add the steak and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add 4 tbsp of butter. When melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and 3/4 cup whole milk. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add 1 1/4 cups of parmesan slowly while stirring until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
- Taste and adjust salt and black pepper. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Add the drained tortellini to the sauce and toss gently to coat. Add sliced steak on top and warm for a minute.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and cracked black pepper if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Let the sauce cool before storing in the fridge for 3-4 days. Use a splash of milk to loosen the sauce when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg