Description
A luxurious dish combining tender steak with cheesy tortellini in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini (Fresh or refrigerated)
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- Salt & black pepper (to season)
- Garlic powder & smoked paprika (for flavor depth)
- 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, for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- Cracked black pepper (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Season the steak with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and let it rest.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and melt butter, adding minced garlic and sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and whole milk, thickening slightly.
- Add shredded parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, drain, and add to the creamy sauce.
- Thinly slice the steak and serve on top of the tortellini, garnished with parsley, red pepper flakes, and cracked black pepper if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat to maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: steak tortellini, creamy garlic sauce, comfort food, easy dinner, Italian recipes