Description
If you’re craving a comforting yet indulgent dish, look no further than Steak and Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta. This recipe features tender slices of seared ribeye or sirloin steak nestled over perfectly cooked pasta, all enveloped in a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce. Ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish is quick to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish. With its rich flavors and elegant presentation, your dinner will feel like a gourmet experience without the restaurant price tag.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks (6 oz each)
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: ½ cup beef broth
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steaks with salt and pepper; sear for 4–5 minutes on each side. Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, lower heat and add butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant. Pour in beef broth (if using) and simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Mix in sliced steak just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg