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Creamy Steak Pasta with Garlic

This creamy steak pasta is a quick, indulgent meal that combines tender steak, rich cream, and aromatic garlic for a comforting dinner in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 12 ounces fettuccine or penne A sturdy pasta that holds the creamy sauce.

Steak

  • 1 pound sirloin or ribeye steak, thinly sliced Ribeye has extra fat for flavor.

Seasonings

  • to taste Salt and black pepper Essential for seasoning the steak.
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Optional for a kick of heat.

Cooking Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For searing the steak.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Enhances the sauce richness.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced A key flavor component.
  • 0.5 cup beef broth For deglazing the skillet.
  • 1 cup heavy cream The backbone of the creamy sauce.
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese For cheesy flavor dimension.
  • to taste fresh parsley For garnish.
  • to taste additional grated Parmesan cheese Highly recommended for serving.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, reserve half a cup of pasta water, then drain.

Cooking the Steak

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the sliced steak generously with salt and black pepper and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Remove steak from the skillet and set aside, but do not clean the skillet.

Making the Sauce

  • Reduce heat to medium, add butter, and let it melt. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in beef broth, scraping any brown bits off the bottom. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, simmering until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Combining Ingredients

  • Add cooked pasta to the sauce, mixing to coat. If needed, use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
  • Fold the cooked steak back into the skillet and combine everything.

Serving

  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For best results, reserve pasta water for adjusting the sauce and use fresh Parmesan for optimal flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword Comfort Food, Creamy Pasta, High Protein Meal, Quick Dinner, Steak Pasta
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