Garlic Steak Tortellini (Print Version)
Savor tender steak and cheese tortellini coated in a velvety garlic cream sauce for a rich, comforting meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Pasta
02 - 14 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
→ Vegetables & Herbs
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dairy
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - ½ cup heavy cream
07 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Pantry
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Generously season the steak pieces with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove steak from the skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once melted, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and slightly thickened.
04 - Cook tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions; drain.
05 - Add cooked tortellini to the cream sauce, tossing to coat. Return steak pieces to the skillet and gently stir. Cook for 1–2 minutes to meld flavors. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It strikes the perfect balance between a hearty steak dinner and comforting pasta.
- The sauce comes together so quickly you will feel like a kitchen magician.
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when searing the steak or it will steam instead of brown.
- The sauce will continue to thicken rapidly once you add the pasta so keep an eye on it.
03 -
- Substitute sirloin with ribeye or filet mignon for extra tenderness.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for extra vegetables.