Garlic Butter Steak Alfredo Tortellini
A quick and easy creamy dinner featuring tender seared steak, garlic butter, and cheese tortellini coated in a rich Alfredo sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknights and customizable with veggies or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 8 ounces sirloin or ribeye steak, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (100 g)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Slice 8 ounces of sirloin or ribeye steak thinly against the grain and pat dry with paper towels. (5 minutes)
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 12 ounces of cheese tortellini according to package instructions (3-5 minutes). Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water. (8 minutes)
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak slices in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side until browned but slightly pink inside. Remove and set aside. (5 minutes)
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
- Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly. Whisk in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked tortellini to the skillet and gently fold to coat in sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Return steak slices to the pan and fold into tortellini and sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes without overcooking.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
Pat steak dry before searing to ensure proper browning. Cook garlic low and slow to avoid bitterness. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best sauce texture. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Avoid overcooking steak to keep it tender. Variations include substituting steak with chicken or adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and vegan Parmesan. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
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