Description
A delightful blend of tender steak and cheese tortellini in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Sirloin Steak
- 9 ounces Cheese Tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 4–6 cloves Crushed Garlic
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Extra Parmesan and fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the Tortellini: Once boiling, add in your tortellini. Cook according to package instructions.
- Drain and Set Aside: Drain the tortellini, toss with olive oil, and set aside.
- Season Your Steak: Pat steak dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Steak: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sear the steak for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip and Finish: Flip the steak and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Let rest before slicing.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream, reduce heat, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan: Gradually add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Season: Add chopped basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix it All Together: Toss the tortellini in the sauce, add sliced steak, and gently combine.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on dietary preferences, such as chicken for steak or vegan alternatives for cream and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: steak, tortellini, creamy pasta, comfort food, Italian recipe