Description
A comforting and rich dish of cheese tortellini enveloped in a creamy sauce with juicy steak 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 or freshly grated
- Parsley, chopped (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cracked black pepper (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside, keeping a splash of pasta water for later.
- Meanwhile, season your steak generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the steak. Sear for 3–4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness. Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn it!
- Pour in the heavy cream and milk, stirring to combine with the butter and garlic. Let it simmer gently for about 3–5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
- Chop the rested steak into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet, along with the cooked tortellini. Toss everything together in that heavenly creamy sauce until well coated.
- Season to taste with more salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Top with fresh parsley for a pop of color before serving.
- Serve immediately, garnished with more parmesan and cracked black pepper if you like!
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prepare the tortellini and creamy sauce separately. Combine and heat just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg