Description
This creamy steak pasta dinner is a deliciously easy recipe perfect for any night of the week. Tender strips of sirloin or ribeye steak are seared to perfection and tossed with fettuccine pasta in a rich, garlicky cream sauce infused with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Garnished with fresh parsley, this meal combines hearty flavors with a smooth texture to create a satisfying main course that can be prepared in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Steak and Sauce
- 1 pound sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into thin strips
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Sear the steak: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak strips with salt and black pepper. Sear the steak strips in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned but still tender. Remove the cooked steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, beef broth, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens.
- Combine pasta, steak, and sauce: Return the cooked pasta and seared steak to the skillet. Toss everything together gently to coat evenly in the creamy sauce. Continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For added richness, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or fresh spinach to the sauce.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter sauce, though it will be less creamy.
- Ribeye steak provides a more flavorful, richer taste, while sirloin offers a leaner option.
- Be careful not to overcook the steak strips to keep them tender.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit if you prefer no heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
