Description
A comforting pasta dish that combines tender steak with cheese-filled tortellini in a luxurious cream sauce, perfect for any weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp 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
- Chopped parsley (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cracked black pepper (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Sear for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the cheese tortellini according to package directions, about 3-5 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add heavy cream and milk, simmering for 3 minutes. Stir in parmesan until melted. Add tortellini and steak, stirring to coat. Season with red pepper flakes and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
This dish can easily be customized with different proteins or vegetarian options. Be sure to let the steak rest for tender bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: steak, tortellini, creamy pasta, comfort food, Italian dinner, easy recipes