Description
Creamy Steak Pasta is a luxurious yet easy Italian-inspired dish that combines juicy seared steak with fettuccine or penne pasta tossed in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup, it’s perfect for weeknights, date nights, or impressing guests with restaurant-quality flavor at home.
Ingredients
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1 lb (450 g) sirloin or ribeye steak
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8 oz (225 g) fettuccine or penne pasta
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup (90 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil or butter (for searing steak)
Instructions
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Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
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Sear Steak: Pat the steak dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak for 4 minutes per side or to your preferred doneness. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
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Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream, simmer gently.
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Melt Cheese: Whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to thin if needed.
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Combine: Toss pasta in sauce until coated. Add sliced steak and cook 2 minutes to heat through.
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Serve: Plate, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with parsley or more Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
Sear Steak: Pat the steak dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak for 4 minutes per side or to your preferred doneness. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream, simmer gently.
Melt Cheese: Whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to thin if needed.
Combine: Toss pasta in sauce until coated. Add sliced steak and cook 2 minutes to heat through.
Serve: Plate, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with parsley or more Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop / One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian